Math Problem Statement

f(x)= x - 3

Solution

The function you've provided is f(x)=x3f(x) = x - 3.

This is a linear function, and it represents a straight line when graphed on the coordinate plane. The slope of the line is 1, and the y-intercept (where the line crosses the y-axis) is at y=3y = -3.

Key Points:

  1. Slope (m): The slope is 1, indicating that for every unit increase in xx, f(x)f(x) increases by 1.
  2. Y-intercept: The function crosses the y-axis at (0,3)(0, -3).
  3. X-intercept: To find where the function crosses the x-axis (i.e., f(x)=0f(x) = 0): 0=x3    x=30 = x - 3 \implies x = 3 So, the x-intercept is at (3,0)(3, 0).

Graph:

The graph of f(x)=x3f(x) = x - 3 is a straight line that passes through the points (0,3)(0, -3) and (3,0)(3, 0).

Would you like more details on any specific part of this function, or any further analysis?

Related Questions:

  1. What is the slope-intercept form of a linear function?
  2. How do you find the x-intercept and y-intercept of a linear function?
  3. What does the graph of the function f(x)=x3f(x) = x - 3 look like?
  4. How does the slope of a linear function affect its graph?
  5. How do you determine the direction of the line from the slope?
  6. What is the general form of a linear equation?
  7. How can you find the point of intersection between two linear functions?
  8. What happens to the graph if the function changes to f(x)=x+3f(x) = x + 3?

Tip: In linear functions, the slope indicates the steepness and direction of the line, while the y-intercept shows where the line crosses the y-axis.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Functions
Graphing
Slope
Y-intercept
X-intercept

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9