Question

question 4 (3 points)
select the correct graph for the function \\(f(x) = 3x + 4\\).

a)
b)
c)
d)

Explanation:

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<reasoning>

Identify the key features of the linear function

The given function is:
\[
f(x) = 3x + 4
\]
This is in slope-intercept form \(y = mx + b\), where:

• The slope \(m = 3\)
• The \(y\)-intercept \(b = 4\), corresponding to the point \((0, 4)\)

Determine key points on the graph

Using the function \(f(x) = 3x + 4\):

• When \(x = 0\), \(y = 4\). The graph must cross the \(y\)-axis at \((0, 4)\).
• When \(x = -1\), \(y = 3(-1) + 4 = 1\). The point \((-1, 1)\) is on the line.
• When \(x = -2\), \(y = 3(-2) + 4 = -2\). The point \((-2, -2)\) is on the line.
• When \(x = -3\), \(y = 3(-3) + 4 = -5\). The point \((-3, -5)\) is on the line.
• When \(x = -4\), \(y = 3(-4) + 4 = -8\). The point \((-4, -8)\) is on the line.

Match with the given options

• Option A: The line passes through \((0, 4)\), \((-1, 1)\), \((-2, -2)\), \((-3, -5)\), and \((-4, -8)\). This matches our calculated points perfectly.
• Option B: The line has a \(y\)-intercept at \((0, 9)\), which is incorrect.
• Option C: The line is extremely steep and has a different intercept.
• Option D: The line has a positive \(x\)-intercept and a negative \(y\)-intercept, which is incorrect.

</reasoning>

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<mcq-correct>(A) A line passing through the y-intercept (0, 4) with a slope of 3</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>(B) A line passing through the y-intercept (0, 9)</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(C) A nearly vertical line with a different intercept</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(D) A line with a negative y-intercept</mcq-option>
</answer>

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"type": "functiongraph",
"params": [
{
"js": "3*x + 4",
"latex": "3x + 4"
},
-10,
10
],
"properties": {
"strokeColor": "#8C55F2",
"strokeWidth": 3,
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"withLabel": true
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"params": [
[0, 4]
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"size": 4,
"color": "#F2557F",
"strokeColor": "#F2557F",
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[-2, -2]
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"name": "(-2, -2)",
"size": 4,
"color": "#5583F2",
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"timestamps": [0.5, 1.0]
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Answer:

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Identify the key features of the linear function

The given function is:
\[
f(x) = 3x + 4
\]
This is in slope-intercept form \(y = mx + b\), where:

• The slope \(m = 3\)
• The \(y\)-intercept \(b = 4\), corresponding to the point \((0, 4)\)

Determine key points on the graph

Using the function \(f(x) = 3x + 4\):

• When \(x = 0\), \(y = 4\). The graph must cross the \(y\)-axis at \((0, 4)\).
• When \(x = -1\), \(y = 3(-1) + 4 = 1\). The point \((-1, 1)\) is on the line.
• When \(x = -2\), \(y = 3(-2) + 4 = -2\). The point \((-2, -2)\) is on the line.
• When \(x = -3\), \(y = 3(-3) + 4 = -5\). The point \((-3, -5)\) is on the line.
• When \(x = -4\), \(y = 3(-4) + 4 = -8\). The point \((-4, -8)\) is on the line.

Match with the given options

• Option A: The line passes through \((0, 4)\), \((-1, 1)\), \((-2, -2)\), \((-3, -5)\), and \((-4, -8)\). This matches our calculated points perfectly.
• Option B: The line has a \(y\)-intercept at \((0, 9)\), which is incorrect.
• Option C: The line is extremely steep and has a different intercept.
• Option D: The line has a positive \(x\)-intercept and a negative \(y\)-intercept, which is incorrect.

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<mcq-correct>(A) A line passing through the y-intercept (0, 4) with a slope of 3</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>(B) A line passing through the y-intercept (0, 9)</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(C) A nearly vertical line with a different intercept</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(D) A line with a negative y-intercept</mcq-option>
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