For the linear function f(x) = -2x+1 , find the following Slope and Y-intercept. Is the function increasing, decreasing, or constant, justify your answer. Graph the function, label x, and y-intercepts.

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For the linear function f(x) = -2x+1 , find the following

  1. Slope and Y-intercept.
  2. Is the function increasing, decreasing, or constant, justify your answer.
  3. Graph the function, label x, and y-intercepts. 

 

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