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 90: 11

Answer

$f(x)$ is linear, $g(x)$ is not $f(x)=4x+6$

Work Step by Step

For linear functions, a change of $\Delta x$ units in results in a change of $\Delta y=m\Delta x$ units in $y$. The table shows changes in x of $\Delta x=+1$, (constant throughout the row) so the linear function will have constant changes, $\Delta y$. f(x) has constant changes , $\Delta y$=4 so it is linear. g(x) has consecutive $\Delta y$ of 2,2,4,6 ... not constant, so it is not linear The equation of f is of the form $f(x)=mx+c$, (m=slope, b=y-intercept) From this table, for every change in x of $\Delta x=+1$, the change in y=f(x), $\Delta y=+4$, so $m=\displaystyle \frac{4}{1}=4. $ The table also gives $b=f(0)=6$ (the y-intercept) So, $f(x)=mx+c$, $f(x)=4x+6$
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