Select the Linear Function Such That It Has the Indicated $f ( 8 ) = 16 , f ( - 3 ) = - 17$

question 35

Multiple Choice

Select the linear function such that it has the indicated function values.? $f ( 8 ) = 16 , f ( - 3 ) = - 17$ ?

• A) \(f ( x ) = 3 x - 8\)
• B) \(f ( x ) = - 3 x + 3\)
• C) \(f ( x ) = 3 x + 8\)
• D) \(f ( x ) = 8 x + 3\)
• E) \(f ( x ) = - 3 x - 3\)

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