Write a linear function f with the values f(-2)=8 and f(1)=-10

The linear function f(x) = -6x - 4

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation of the linear function f(x) is y = m x + b, where

The rule of the slope is m = , where  

∵ f(x) = y ⇒ is the function of the set of ordered pairs (x, y)  

∴ f(-2) = 8 is the point (-2, 8)  

∴ f(1) = -10 is the point (1, -10)

∴ x1 = -2 and y1 = 8

∴ x2 = 1 and y2 = -10

→ Substitute them in the rule of the slope to find it

∵ m = = =  

∴ m = -6

→ Substitute it in the form of the equation above

∵ y = -6(x) + b  

∴ y = -6x + b

→ To find b substitute x by 1 and y by -10

∵ x = 1, y = -10

∴ -10 = -6(1) + b

∴ -10 = -6 + b

→ Add 6 to both sides

∵ -10 + 6 = -6 + 6 + b

∴ -4 = b

∴ b = -4

→ Substitute it in the equation

∴ y = -6x + -4

∴ y = -6x - 4

∵ y = f(x)

∴ The linear function f(x) = -6x - 4