Which would be the equation of a non-linear graph if the value of a is greater than 5?

a.y=ax
b.y=x^(a-3)
c.y=x/a
d.y=a+x

Question

Which would be the equation of a non-linear graph if the value of a is greater than 5?
 
	 a.y=ax
	b.y=x^(a-3)
	c.y=x/a
	d.y=a+x

anonymous · Answer

b.  In all the others, it's just a phase shift (d), slope (a and c), so the only logical choice is b.  Also, it creates a parabola, which is a non linear graph.  It's a curve, not a line

anonymous · Answer

i dont under stand

anonymous · Answer

Okay, take a to be 6.  Now, plot all those graphs.  Letter a would be a straight line with slope six.  C would be a straight line, also, with slope 1/6.  D would be a slope intercept form of the equation, with m being 1/1, and b being a, which, in this example, is 6.  So, it just goes up six.  But, plot B.  Now, that'll look like x^3, which is NOT a line.  it is a curve.

anonymous · Answer

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