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If $f(x)$ is a linear function, $f(-1) = -5$, and $f(5) = 1$, find an equation for $f(x)$

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          If $f(x)$ is a linear function, $f(-1) = -5$, and $f(5) = 1$, find an equation for $f(x)$

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Calculus: Early Transcendentals

James Stewart 8th Edition

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02/27/2023

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Step 1: The slope of the line is given by: $$m = \frac{f(5) - f(-1)}{5 - (-1)} = \frac{1 - (-5)}{5 + 1} = \frac{6}{6} = 1$$ Show more…

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If $f(x)$ is a linear function, $f(-1) = -5$, and $f(5) = 1$, find an equation for $f(x)$ $f(x) = \frac{1}{5}x - 5$

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