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In the linear function , and . Which equation defines ?
In the linear function h , h ( 28 ) = 15 and h ( 26
Hard-difficulty · SAT Math · Linear Equations in Two Variables — Writing equations from data/points. Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.
Answer explanation
Choice D is correct. An equation defining can be written in the form , where , represents the slope of the graph of in the xy-plane, and represents the y-coordinate of the y-intercept of the graph. It’s given that and . It follows that the points and are on the graph of in the xy-plane. The slope can be found by using any two points, and , and the formula . Substituting and for and , respectively, in the slope formula yields , or . Substituting for and for in the equation yields , or . Adding to both sides of this equation yields . Substituting for and for in the equation yields . Since , it follows that the equation that defines is .
Choice A is incorrect. For this function, , not .
Choice B is incorrect. For this function, , not , and , not .
Choice C is incorrect. For this function, , not , and , not .
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