Question

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Which statement best explains whether the following graph represents a linear or nonlinear function?

coordinate plane with a graph that passes through the points negative 4 comma 0 and negative 2 comma negative 1 and 0 comma negative 2

The graph represents a linear function because there is a constant rate of change.
The graph represents a linear function because the rate of change is not constant.
The graph represents a nonlinear function because there is a constant rate of change.
The graph represents a nonlinear function because the rate of change is not constant.

Answer 1

The graph represents a linear function because there is a constant rate of change.

Explanation:

See the attached graph. The line form by the two given points is y = -(1/2)x-2. y is always changing by -(1/2)x with an offset of -2 (the y-intercept).