7th grade Math honors

Question

g(x)=-x+17

Answer 1

g(x) = -x +17

solve for x = 17-g(x)

g(x) is a function of x, and graphically would be measured on the vertical or y axis, with x measured on the horizontal or x axis. then 17 is the y intercept and -1 = the slope of the downward sloping straight line

the x intercept = (17, 0) = the root = the zero = 17= the solution

x - the root = 0

Answer 2

To solve the function g(x)=−x+17, we need to know what you're solving for. Here are a few common interpretations:

Find when g(x)=0g (x) = 0

This means solving the equation:

0=−x+17

Add x to both sides:

x=17

Graph the function

This is a linear function in slope-intercept form:

g(x)=−x+17

1. Slope: -1
2. Y-intercept: 17

It’s a straight line that decreases as x increases.

Enjoy!