Question

Independent Practice

x
0
1
2
3
4
y
2
1.5
1
0.5
0


Which kind of function best models the data in the table? Write an equation to model the data.


A.
linear; y= 1 2 x+2


B.
quadratic; y=− x 2


C.
quadratic; y=− 1 2 x 2


D.
linear; y=− 1 2 x+2

Answer 1

D. linear; y = - 1/2x + 2

Explanation:

As the values of x increase by 1, the values of y decrease by 0.5. This means that we have a negative linear relationship of 1/2. In other words, the slope is -1/2. Our y-intercept is 2 since when x = 0, y = 2. So, D is the correct choice.