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Linear Equations - Supplement
Linear Equations - Supplement
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x
y
x x
y y
a
Plug into the general form either pair of values, say (1, -3):
-3 = 7(1)+b, and solve for b: b = -10
You can now write down the specific form of the linear
function: y = 7x 10.
x
y
y =7x - 10
-10
10/7
System of equations
Three equations and three unknowns: Check the
Renshaw book section 3.17 p. 109.