Question

Is the function linear or nonlinear? If linear, state the constant rate of change.

Nonlinear


Linear, 2


Linear, 1/2


Linear, 3

Answer 1

Explanation:

The function is nonlinear. Note that each new x value is obtained by adding 2 to the previous x value (spacing is 2), and that the y values don't follow such a pattern, but follow:

1 = 0 + 1

3 = 1 + 2

9 = 3 + 6