College Algebra (11th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321671791
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Chapter 2 - Section 2.5 - Equations of Lines and Linear Models - Summary Exercises on Graphs, Circles, Functions, and Equations - Page 231: 25

Answer

$a)$ Domain and range of this relation is all real numbers. $b)$ $$f(x)=\frac14x+\frac32$$ $$f(-2)=1$$

Work Step by Step

$$x-4y=-6$$ Isolate $y$: $$-4y=-x-6$$ $$y=\frac14x+\frac32$$ This equation is a linear and represents line. $a)$ Since it is a line, domain and range of this relation is all real numbers. $b)$ Since it is a line this relation is indeed a function. Rewrite as: $$f(x)=\frac14x+\frac32$$ Substitute $x=-2$ into the function: $$f(-2)=\frac14(-2)+\frac32$$ Compute the right side: $$f(-2)=1$$
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