Question

Is this function linear, quadratic, or exponential?

x Ty
-9-83
-8 -73
-7
-63
-6
-53
-5
-43​

Answer 1

linear function

Explanation:

For each increase in x of 1, y decreases by 10. This behavior characterizes a linear function (and also an arithmetic sequence). The slope, m, of this linear function is m = rise/run = -10/1 = -10.