Choice A is correct. An equation for the graph shown can be written in slope-intercept form y = mx + b, where m is the slope of the graph and itsy-intercept is (0, b). Since they-intercept of the graph shown is (0, 2), the value of b is 2. Since the graph also passes through the point (4, 1), the slope can be calculated as 1−24−0 , or - 14. Therefore, the value of m is -14. Substituting -14 for m and 2 for b in the equation y = mx + b yields y = -14x + 2 . It’s given that an equation for the graph shown is y = f (x)+14. Substituting f(x)+14 for y in the equation y = - 14x +2 yields f(x)+14 = -14x+2. Subtracting 14 from both sides of this equation yields f(x )= - 14x -12 .
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors. Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors. Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.