Question

what is the difference between a linear function and a nonlinear function? explain what each looks like when represented as a table and as a graph.

Explanation:

Answer:

A linear function has a constant rate - of - change. In a table, the change in the output (y - values) for a constant change in the input (x - values) is always the same. Its graph is a straight line. A nonlinear function does not have a constant rate - of - change. In a table, the change in the output for a constant change in the input is not consistent. Its graph is not a straight line; it can be a curve such as a parabola, a circle, or other non - linear shapes.