Does the graph shown below represent y as a linear function of x?

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asked Apr 3, 2022 155k views

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David Boskovic · Answer 1 · 2022-04-09T18:10:08+0000

Answer:

No, it does not.

Explanation:

A linear function of x will form a straight (non-vertical) line on a graph.

This is caused directly by the equation

y = ax + b

For some constant a and b, which means that the rate of change is constant.