Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 1 - Section 1.3 - Linear Functions and Models - Exercises - Page 89: 3

Answer

The missing number is $-4$ $m=-1$

Work Step by Step

If the value of x increases by 1 unit (from 2 to 3), the value of y decreases by 1 units. Therefore the value of $y$ when $x$ is $5$ is $-2-2=-2-2=-4$ (Because x is increased by 2 units) m is the change in $y$ divided by the change in $x$. Therefore $m=-1/1=-1$
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