To find the linear function represented by the line passing through the points \((-3, 2)\) and \((0, 3)\), we first need to calculate the slope of the line and then use the slope-intercept form of a linear equation.
Step 1: Calculate the slope
The formula for the slope \(m\) between two points \((x_1, y_1)\) and \((x_2, y_2)\) is:
\[ m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} \]
Using the points \((-3, 2)\) (let's call this \((x_1, y_1)\)) and \((0, 3)\) (let's call this \((x_2, y_2)\)):
\[ m = \frac{3 - 2}{0 - (-3)} = \frac{1}{3} \]
So, the slope of the line is \(\frac{1}{3}\).
Step 2: Identify the y-intercept
The y-intercept is the value of \(y\) when \(x = 0\). From the given point \((0, 3)\), we see that the y-intercept is \(3\).
Step 3: Write the linear function
The slope-intercept form of a linear equation is given by:
\[ y = mx + b \]
where \(m\) is the slope and \(b\) is the y-intercept. Plugging in the values we found:
\[ y = \frac{1}{3}x + 3 \]
Summary:
- The slope of the line is \(\frac{1}{3}\).
- The y-intercept of the line is \(3\).
- The linear function represented by the graph is:
\[ y = \frac{1}{3}x + 3 \]