Question

An indoor soccer field can be rented for personal use. The total cost for renting the field can be found by using the equation y = 225x2 + 60. The x-variable is the number of hours the field is being rented, the constant is the flat rate for renting the field, and the y-variable is the total cost, in dollars.

Which statement is true based on the given equation?

A) The equation shows a linear relationship, but not a proportional relationship.
B) The equation shows a linear relationship and a proportional relationship.
C) The equation does not show a linear relationship or a proportional relationship.
D) The equation shows a proportional relationship, but not a linear relationship.

Answer 1

I believe the answer is C.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The statement that is true about the equation is

The equation shows a linear relationship, but not a proportional relationship.

Option A is the correct answer.

Explanation: