write the linear equation;A function has an initial value of 2 and a slope equal to −1 .

Answer 1

To write the linear equation in slope-intercept form, which is given by the formula:

\[ y = mx + b \]

where \( m \) is the slope and \( b \) is the y-intercept (initial value).

In this case:

• The initial value \( b \) is 2.
• The slope \( m \) is \(-1\).

Substituting these values into the equation:

\[ y = -1x + 2 \]

or simply:

\[ y = -x + 2 \]

This is the linear equation representing the function.