Which graph represents the linear function y = –3x + 1?

Question

A. A line on a graph passes through the points left-parenthesis negative 3 comma 2 right-parenthesis left-parenthesis zero comma 1 right-parenthesis left-parenthesis 3 comma zero right-parenthesis.
B. A line on a graph passes through the points left-parenthesis negative 1 comma 4 right-parenthesis left-parenthesis zero comma 1 right-parenthesis left-parenthesis 1 comma negative 2 right-parenthesis.
C. A line on a graph passes through the points left-parenthesis negative 1 comma negative 2 right-parenthesis left-parenthesis zero comma 1 right-parenthesis left-parenthesis 1 comma 4 right-parenthesis.
D. A line on a graph passes through the points left-parenthesis negative 1 comma negative 4 right-parenthesis left-parenthesis zero comma negative 3 right-parenthesis left-parenthesis 1 comma negative 2 right-parenthesis.

Answer 1

The correct graph that represents the linear function y = -3x + 1 is option B, which passes through the points (-1,4), (0,1), and (1,-2).