Find the Constants M and B in the Linear Function

question 117

Multiple Choice

Find the constants m and b in the linear function f (x) = mx + b, so that f (0) = 8 and f (1) = 4.

• A) m = 1 and b = 1
• B) m = 8 and b = -4
• C) m = -4 and b = 8
• D) m = 1 and b = 8
• E) m = 1 and b = -4

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