Answer:
This is the graph of a linear function.
The x-intercept of the function is at (8,0)
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
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Function Type
From the attachment, it can be observed that the graph represents a linear function. See proof below
Take any 3 points of x and y
[tex](x_1,y_1) = (8,0)[/tex]
[tex](x_2,y_2) = (0,-2)[/tex]
[tex](x_3,y_3) = (4,-1)[/tex]
Calculate the slope:
[tex]m = \frac{y_3 - y_2}{x_3 - x_2}= \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}[/tex]
[tex]m = \frac{-1 - (-2)}{4 - 0}= \frac{-2 - 0}{0 - 8}[/tex]
[tex]m = \frac{-1 +2}{4}= \frac{-2}{- 8}[/tex]
[tex]m = \frac{1}{4}= \frac{2}{8}[/tex]
[tex]m = \frac{1}{4}= \frac{1}{4}[/tex]
Notice that the slope is consistent for the three coordinate points.
Hence, the graph is a linear function
x intercept
This is the point where [tex]y = 0[/tex]
From the graph;
[tex]x = 8[/tex] when [tex]y = 0[/tex]
Hence, the x intercept is 8