Part A: A graph passes through the points (0, 2), (2, 6), and (3, 12). Does this graph represent a linear function or a non-linear function? Explain your answer in words.

Part B: Write one example of a linear function and one example of a non-linear function. (Use x and y as the variables)

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Part A: A graph passes through the points (0, 2), (2, 6), and (3, 12). Does this graph represent a linear function or a non-linear function? Explain your answer in words.

Part B: Write one example of a linear function and one example of a non-linear function. (Use x and y as the variables)

piercetheveil47 · Answer

i got part A, i just don't know about part B

skullpatrol · Answer

What is the definition of a linear function?

piercetheveil47 · Answer

a linear function is like going at a constant pace, whether increasing or decreasing, it is constant, which makes it a straight line only

skullpatrol · Answer

What do you mean by "going at a constant pace"?

piercetheveil47 · Answer

never mind that didn't make sense

piercetheveil47 · Answer

thats not true, what i said

skullpatrol · Answer

You are correct, but I am trying to help you get a better idea :)

skullpatrol · Answer

The textbook definition reads: a polynomial of degree one.

skullpatrol · Answer

$$\Huge y=kx$$

piercetheveil47 · Answer

so for part b, for linear i need to find an equation that will be like, constant?

skullpatrol · Answer

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piercetheveil47 · Answer

so is my formula in that kind of form? the y =kx?

skullpatrol · Answer

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