To calculate: To determine whether the table represents a linear or non-linear function and explain
Answer to Problem 34SR
Table is a non-linear function
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Table is
x | y |
-4 | 13 |
-2 | 0 |
0 | 4 |
2 | 0 |
Formula Used:
Graph of linear equation is always a straight line while graph of non-linear equation is a curved line
Calculation:
Table is given as below:
x | y |
-4 | 13 |
-2 | 0 |
0 | 4 |
2 | 0 |
Plotting the points on graph:
Since graph of table is NOT a straight line, thus the equation is non-linear function
Conclusion:
Hence, table is non-linear function.
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