Precalculus (10th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Linear and Quadratic Functions - 3.1 Properties of Linear Functions and Linear Models - 3.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page 126: 19

Answer

$\text{(a)}$ $m=0$, $b=4$. $\text{(b)}$ Refer to the graph below.. $\text{(c)}$ $0$. $\text{(d)}$ constant.

Work Step by Step

Given $F(x)=4$, we have: $\text{(a)}$ Compare with the slope-intercept form $y=mx+b$, we can determine the slope as $m=0$ and $y$-intercept as $b=4$. $\text{(b)}$ Start from $(0,4)$. With a slope of $0$, move $1$ unit right, then stay to reach $(1,4)$. Complete the graph by connecting the two points using a straight line. Refer to the graph below. $\text{(c)}$ The average rate of change $R$ is the slope in this case, thus $R=m=0$. $\text{(d)}$ We can see that the linear function is a constant.
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