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Determine whether the table represents a linear or nonlinear function.​

Determine whether the table represents a linear or nonlinear function.​-example-1
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Answer:

Linear Function

Explanation:

A linear function has constant slope

That means the ratio of y differences to x differences must be the same throughout the function. In other words the rate of change of the function y value is the same throughout the function

IF we look at the table we see that as x increases by 1, y decreases by 15

For example at x = 0, y = 20 and at x = 1, y = 5

So change in y/change in x = 0 = (5-20)/(1-0) = -15/1 = -15

If we look at another pair of points, say x = 1, y=5 and x = 2, y = -10

we get the rate of change = (-10 - 5)/(2-1) = -15/1 = -15

This is the same for any two x, y pair of values

So it is a linear function

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