Let x is the input and y is the output.
\The word times
indicates multiplication and the symbol
.
The word less than
indicates subtraction and the symbol
.
The word is
indicates the symbol
.
The word The output y of a function is 9 less than 10 times the input x
indicates the equation
.
Substitute the value of (output value) in the function equation
.
Add 9 to each side.
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Divide each side by 10.
\Cancel common terms.
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The equation for function and the input value is
.