A linear function h models a relationship in which the dependent variable increases 1 unit for every 5 units the independent variable decreases. The value of the function at 0 is 3.

Answer 1

Hi Jake,

The slope (m = rate of growth) for this function is 1/-5. So, m= -1/5.

The y-intercept (b) for this function is located at (0,3). So, b=3.

Therefore, h(x) = -1/5x + 3

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