A linear graph contains the points of (-10,4), (-8,2), (-6,0), (-4,-2), (0,-6), (2,-8). Is the function of the graph y = -x - 6?

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Shwetank Mauria
Mar 12, 2017

Yes, it is.

Explanation:

y=-x-6 implies x+y=-6 i.e. the sum of ordinate and abscissa is -6

As in all the given points,

(-10,4), (-8,2), (-6,0), (-4,-2), (0,-6), (2,-8)

the sum of ordinate and abscissa is -6,

these represent the linear relation y=-x-6
graph{-x-6 [-16.25, 3.75, -4.2, 5.8]}

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