Which equation describes a linear function? a) y = 3x + 5, b) y = - x^2 - 5, c) y = 3/x, d) y = x^3

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Eddie Arias

Mathematics

18 August, 18:54

Which equation describes a linear function? a) y = 3x + 5, b) y = - x^2 - 5, c) y = 3/x, d) y = x^3

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Rhys Salas · Answer 1

3x0 + 5=5

3x1+5 = 8

3x2+5 = 11

I think A is a linear funtion because everytime getting added 3

Im sorry if im wrong

Alexus Myers · Answer 2

A Linear function is an equation whose graph is a straight line. It has the following form; y = a + bx.

A linear function contains one independent variable and one dependent variable. X is the independent variable and y is the dependent variable.

The answer is a) y = 3x + 5