Question

Is the function represented in the table linear or nonlinear?

x y
-2 -4
-1 -1
0 2
1 5
2 8

Answer 1

Check the picture below.

Answer 2

Answer: Linear.

Explanation:

A linear function forms a straight line when it is graphed.

A nonlinear function will be curved in some way when graphed.

We can graph the given points to find the answer to this question. See attached for this graph. These points create the function y = 3x + 2, which is a linear function.