8.
Which statement describing a function of x is true?
A. The graph of y = 3x + 9 is linear and has a y-intercept of 9.
B. The graph of y = 3x is nonlinear and passes through the origin.
C. The graph of y = 3x2 is linear and passes through the point (0, 0).
D. The graph of y = 32x + 9 is nonlinear and passes through the point (0,9).