Create a linear function whose graph has a slope of $-\frac{1}{8}$ and a y-intercept at $\left(0, \frac{5}{9}\right)$.

A) $f(x)=-\frac{1}{8} x+\frac{5}{9}$

B) $f(x)=-\frac{5}{9} x+\frac{1}{8}$

C) $f(x)=\frac{1}{8} x+\frac{5}{9}$

D) $f(x)=\frac{5}{9} x-\frac{1}{8}$

Question

Create a linear function whose graph has a slope of $-\frac{1}{8}$ and a y-intercept at $\left(0, \frac{5}{9}\right)$.

A) $f(x)=-\frac{1}{8} x+\frac{5}{9}$

B) $f(x)=-\frac{5}{9} x+\frac{1}{8}$

C) $f(x)=\frac{1}{8} x+\frac{5}{9}$

D) $f(x)=\frac{5}{9} x-\frac{1}{8}$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct linear function is $f(x)=-\frac{1}{8} x+\frac{5}{9}$ because it matches the given slope of $-\frac{1}{8}$ and the y-intercept of $\frac{5}{9}$.

Create a Linear Function Whose Graph Has a Slope Of -\frac{1}{8}