The table shows several points on the graph of a linear function. Work in order, to see connections between the slope formula, distance formula, midpoint formula, and linear functions.

x..........................y
0........................-6
1........................-3
2.........................0
3........................ 3
4.........................6
5........................ 9
6.......................12

Add the results in Exercises 86 and 87, and compare the sum to the answer found in Exercise 88. What do you notice?