Question

Which statement best explains whether the equation y = 3x2 represents a linear or nonlinear function? The equation represents a linear function because it has an independent and a dependent variable, each with an exponent of 1. The equation represents a linear function because its graph contains the points (−1, 3), (0, 0), and (1, 3), which are on a straight line. The equation represents a nonlinear function because it has an independent and a dependent variable, each with an exponent of 1. The equation represents a nonlinear function because its graph contains the points (−1, 3), (0, 0), and (1, 3), which are not on a straight line.

Answer 1

D. The equation represents a nonlinear function because its graph contains the points (−1, 3), (0, 0), and (1, 3), which are not on a straight line.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

This equation represents a quadratic function because we have a variable with an exponent 2, so can't be linear. So the correct answer is d.