Find an equation of the line through (1,5) and parallel to y=3x-2 Write the equation using function notation

Answer 1

The equation for a line is:

y-y₀ = m(x-x₀)

y₀ = 3, x₀ = 8 and m = 7

y = 7(x-8) + 3

y = 7x-56+3

f(x) = 7x-53

So, to answer your question, f(x) does not equal -7x+3.