Construct a Linear Function from Two Points

Which of the linear equations below is solved by both (−9, 11) and (−2, 4) ?

• y = (−2/9)x + 11

• y = x - 2

• y = −x + 2

• y = −11x + 2/9

Write a linear function f with f(0)=5 and f(-2)=-1.

f(x)=

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slope-intercept form

Write the equation of the line that passes through the points
(3, 3) and (4, -1).

• y = -4x - 15

• y = 1/4x + 15

• y = -4x + 15

• y = -1/4x - 15

Find the slope given these points: (-5 , 3) & ( 3 , 5)

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