Question

Look at the following function:




x y
−6 −13
−4 −9
−2 −5
0 −1


Mark said that the function is linear.

Jason said that the function is nonlinear.

Which of the following explains who is correct?
A. Mark, because for every 2-unit increase in x, there is an increase in y by 4

B. Mark, because for every 4-unit increase in x, there is an increase in y by 2

C.Jason, because the point (0, −1) does not lie on the straight line that contains the other points
D. Jason, because the point (−6, −13) does not lie on the straight line that contains the other points

Answer 1

what do you think?

Answer 2

I think its linear

Answer 3

Ofcourse its not C

Answer 4

A???

Answer 5

What is the slope f the line?

Answer 6

m=-2

Answer 7

yes A is your answer... good job

Answer 8

oh ok thanks <33333