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Is the function linear non linear X у 0 25 7 20 14 15 21 10 Non-linear Linear

Is the function linear non linear X у 0 25 7 20 14 15 21 10 Non-linear Linear-example-1
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First, we find the slope of the function


m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)

Let's replace the points (0,25) and (21,10).


m=(10-25)/(21-0)=(-15)/(21)=-(5)/(7)

This means the function is decreasing 5 units vertically, while it's increasing 7 units horizontally.

Hence, the function is linear.

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