Question

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

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

Answer 1

The table represents a linear function because the rate of change is constant.

Explanation:

x is increasing by +1, whereas y increases by +3