Concept explainers
Whether the given table represents linear or non-linear function
Answer to Problem 6CYU
It is a non-linear function
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The given data is
Calculation:
Linear Functions: The graph of linear functions is always a straight line. These functions have the form
The slope of the linear graph always remains constant. The slope of the equation is given by:
From the given table,
As m1 is not equal to m2 is not equal to m3, the slope is not constant, hence, the given data represents a non-linear function.
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