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A logarithmic function is an appropriate model because, for evenly spaced y-values, the ___ of consecutive x-values is constant.

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Answer:

Ratio.

Explanation:

A logarithmic function is an appropriate model because, for evenly spaced y-values, the ratio of consecutive x-values is constant. This is the correct answer to your question.

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Kyle.

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Answer:

Explanation:

Whenever a function is logarithmic function, we get for evenly spaced y,

say y = log x

y+d = log x1

y+2d = log x2

We get

d =
log (x_1)/(x) =log (x_2)/(x_1)

In other words we get the ratios of consecutive x values is constant equal to the difference in consecutive y's.

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