Math Problem Statement

Za linearnu funkciju f vrijedi da je f(2) = -3. Ako se vrijednost varijable x poveća za 1, vrijednost funkcije f smanji se za 3. Odredi funkciju f.

Solution

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Problem:

  • For the linear function ff, it is given that f(2)=3f(2) = -3.
  • If the value of the variable xx increases by 1, the value of the function ff decreases by 3.
  • Find the function ff.

Solution:

We are dealing with a linear function, which can be expressed in the general form:

f(x)=ax+bf(x) = ax + b

Where aa is the slope, and bb is the y-intercept.

Step 1: Use the information f(2)=3f(2) = -3

Substitute x=2x = 2 and f(2)=3f(2) = -3 into the general equation:

f(2)=a(2)+b=3f(2) = a(2) + b = -3

2a+b=3(Equation 1)2a + b = -3 \quad \text{(Equation 1)}

Step 2: Use the fact that when xx increases by 1, f(x)f(x) decreases by 3

This means the slope aa is -3 because the change in f(x)f(x) (the difference in function values) is -3 when xx increases by 1.

Therefore, a=3a = -3.

Step 3: Solve for bb

Substitute a=3a = -3 into Equation 1:

2(3)+b=32(-3) + b = -3

6+b=3-6 + b = -3

b=3b = 3

Step 4: Write the function

Now we have both a=3a = -3 and b=3b = 3, so the linear function is:

f(x)=3x+3f(x) = -3x + 3


So, the function ff is:

f(x)=3x+3f(x) = -3x + 3

Would you like any further explanation or have additional questions related to this problem?

Related questions:

  1. How would you solve a similar problem where the function changes in a different pattern?
  2. What is the geometric interpretation of a linear function in terms of slope and y-intercept?
  3. How do you verify the correctness of a linear function using given points?
  4. What would happen if the change in function values were different (e.g., an increase in f(x)f(x) when xx increases)?
  5. How would you graph the function f(x)=3x+3f(x) = -3x + 3 on the coordinate plane?

Tip: When working with linear functions, always start by using the given points or conditions to first find the slope aa and then use a point to find the y-intercept bb.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Functions
Slope-Intercept Form
Algebra

Formulas

f(x) = ax + b

Theorems

Linear Function Slope-Intercept Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9