16. Which statement explains the type of function that is represented by the equation y= x2 + 9? A The function is linear because it contains more than one term. B The function is linear because the variable x is raised to the second power. C The function is nonlinear because it contains more than one term. D The function is nonlinear because the variable x is raised to the second power.

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16.
Which statement explains the type of function that is represented by the equation
y= x² + 9?
A The function is linear because it contains more than one term.
B The function is linear because the variable x is raised to the second power.
C The function is nonlinear because it contains more than one term.
D The function is nonlinear because the variable x is raised to the second power.
Transcribed Image Text:16. Which statement explains the type of function that is represented by the equation y= x² + 9? A The function is linear because it contains more than one term. B The function is linear because the variable x is raised to the second power. C The function is nonlinear because it contains more than one term. D The function is nonlinear because the variable x is raised to the second power.
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