Its add math. i really need help, solve the question. thanks♥️

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Step-by-step explanation:

Given

f(x) = ax + b

x = 2 → f(x) = 1 and x = - 1 → f(x) = - 5 ( from the table )

Substitute these values into f(x) = ax + b, that is

2a + b = 1 → (1)

- a + b = - 5 → (2)

Subtract (2) from (1) term by term to eliminate b

3a = 6 ( divide both sides by 3 )

a = 2

Substitute a = 2 into (2) and evaluate for b

- 2 + b = - 5 ( add 2 to both sides )

b = - 3

(b)

When x maps onto itself then

ax + b = x, that is

2x - 3 = x ( subtract x from both sides )

x - 3 = 0 ( add 3 to both sides )

x = 3

Thus a = 2, b = - 3 and x = 3

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