Question

Which phrase describes the linear relationship between the x and y values shown in the table?

x l y
8 l 2
9 l 3
10 l 4

A. y is 6 times x
B. x is 6 times y
C. y is 6 less than x
D. y is 6 more than x

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

C. y is 6 less than x

Explanation:

It is not hard to check.

A. 6 times x is 6×8 = 48, not 2

B. 6 times y is 6×2 = 12, not 8

C. 6 less than 8 is 2; 6 less than 9 is 3

D. 6 more than 8 is 14, not 2

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The relation described in C matches the table.