Question

Fill in the missing numbers to complete the linear equation that gives the rules for this table.
x y
3 -82
4 -83
5 -84
6 -85
y = ___x -____

Answer 1

Slope = -1 (each x+1 gives y-1). Use a point: -1·3 + b = -82 → b = -79.
So y = -1x - 79 (or y = -x - 79).