Question

Which kind of function best models the data in the table? Graph the data and write an equation to model the data.

a. linear; y = –x – 2

b. linear; y = x – 2

c. exponential; y = 3^x – 2

d. quadratic; y = x^2 – 2

Answer 1

Option A, linear; y = -x - 2

Explanation:

Example-

x = 3

y = ?

? = -3 - 2 (add the negative number if in the case of subtracting a negative number)

? = -5