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1.3 Linear Equations in Two Variables - Writing equations from data/points
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In the xy-plane, the graph of the linear function f contains the points 0,3 and 7,31. Which equation defines f , where y=fx?

A.

fx=28x+34

B.

fx=3x+38

C.

fx=4x+3

D.

fx=7x+3

In the xy -plane, the graph of the linear function f contains the points 0 ,

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 C is correct. In the xy-plane, an equation of the graph of a linear function can be written in the form fx=mx+b, where m represents the slope and 0,b represents the y-intercept of the graph of y=fx. It’s given that the graph of the linear function f , where y=fx, in the xy-plane contains the point 0,3. Thus, b = 3 . The slope of the graph of a line containing any two points x1,y1 and x2,y2 can be found using the slope formula, m=y2-y1x2-x1. Since it’s given that the graph of the linear function f contains the points 0,3 and 7,31, it follows that the slope of the graph of the line containing these points is m=31-37-0, or m = 4 . Substituting 4 for m and 3 for b in fx=mx+b yields fx=4x+3.

Choice A is incorrect. This function represents a graph with a slope of 28 and a y-intercept of 0,34.

Choice B is incorrect. This function represents a graph with a slope of 3 and a y-intercept of 0,38.

Choice D is incorrect. This function represents a graph with a slope of 7 and a y-intercept of 0,3.