Finding a Rule from a Table of Values

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Taught by mrbrianmclogan

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Lesson Summary:

In this lesson, the instructor teaches how to find a rule from a table of values using a combination of operations. The lesson covers the importance of understanding how x and f(x) relate to each other, and the use of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in finding the rule. The instructor emphasizes the need to ensure that the rule works for all the values and not just one. By using examples, the lesson shows how to arrive at the correct rule and encourages practice to improve the skill.

Lesson Description:

Finding a rule from a table of values using a combination of operations

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How do I find the rule for a function from a table of values?

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The teacher in this lesson shows 2 examples of how to find the rule of a linear function from a table of values.

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