Question

Using the graph below, what would the input (x-value) need to be for an output (y-value) of -1?
1
-4
-1
2

Answer 1

find the point where the line is \(-1\) on the y axis

Answer 2

you see it?

Answer 3

noo

Answer 4

hold on one sec

Answer 5

now go over to the line

Answer 6

what is the x coordinate of that point?

Answer 7

if it is not clear, say so and i will tell you

Answer 8

it doesnt pass over -1 thoe

Answer 9

not on the y axis, no
but it does pass through a point where the y coordinate is -1

Answer 10

it is the point i labelled in your picture with a rectangle'
see it?

Answer 11

yes

Answer 12

ok so your answer is 1, because the point is \((1,-1)\)

Answer 13

ahhh okay i get it, Thank you