Question

Are these linear relationships? (Use the equation to determine if the relationship is linear or not)

Answer 1

The relationships are given by:

a) The relationship is given by:

$y=-x$

The relationship is linear so answer is YES for a.

b) The relationship is given by:

$y=-5x$

The relationship is linear so answer is YES for b.

c)The relationship is given by:

$y=x^2$

The relationship is non- linear so answer is NO for c.