The rate change of interval for the given table is Constant , so the function a linear function.
Explanation:
A linear function is defined as a function which yields a line in a graph and the rate of change(constant) is called as slope.
Since the rate is constant, then function will result in a straight line.
From the given table the slope m=1 and it changes constantly.
The linear equation formula is y=mx+c.
where m is the slope and c is the y-intercept.
The linear equation for the given table is y=x+1.
∴ The rate change of interval for the given table is Constant , so the function a linear function.
If the graph for a function has any shapes other than a straight line then it doesn't have a constant slope and it will be a non-linear function.