Question

In Exercise 3 determine whether the table represents a linear or nonlinear function. explain.

Answer 1

Answer: linear

Explanation:

Notice every time x increases by 1, y increases by 3.

Slope formula:

m=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

m=(8-5)/(4-3)

m=3/1

m=3

Slope is 3, so function is linear