Math Problem Statement

f(x)=3-2x/7

Solution

The function given is:

f(x)=32x7f(x) = 3 - \frac{2x}{7}

This is a linear function, and it can be rewritten in slope-intercept form (which is y=mx+by = mx + b), where mm is the slope and bb is the y-intercept:

f(x)=27x+3f(x) = -\frac{2}{7}x + 3

Key Points:

  1. Slope (m): The coefficient of xx is 27-\frac{2}{7}, which is the slope. This indicates that for every increase of 1 unit in xx, f(x)f(x) decreases by 27\frac{2}{7} units.
  2. Y-intercept (b): The constant term is 3, which is the value of f(x)f(x) when x=0x = 0. This means the graph of the function crosses the y-axis at (0,3)(0, 3).
  3. Type of Function: It's a linear function because xx is to the first power, and the graph will be a straight line.

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Here are some related questions you might find useful:

  1. How do you find the x-intercept of a linear function?
  2. How does the slope of a line affect its steepness?
  3. What does a negative slope indicate about the direction of a line?
  4. How can you graph this function on the coordinate plane?
  5. What are the domain and range of this linear function?

Tip: To graph a linear function, it’s often helpful to start by plotting the y-intercept and then use the slope to determine other points on the line.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Functions
Slope
Y-intercept

Formulas

Slope-intercept form: y = mx + b

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9