Linear or Nonlinear Functions

Linear or Nonlinear Functions

Postby nycmath » Sat Sep 26, 2026 7:12 pm

Precalculus
Michael Sullivan
Edition 10
Chapter 1, Section 3.1

Determine whether the given function is linear or nonlinear. If it is linear, determining the slope.

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Re: Linear or Nonlinear Functions

Postby Eigenvalue » Sat Sep 26, 2026 10:36 pm

The function is nonlinear as the quotient between the change in y over the change in x, or the slope, is not constant.

Note: the function may be f(x)=(x+2)²

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Re: Linear or Nonlinear Functions

Postby nycmath » Sun Sep 27, 2026 10:36 am

Eigenvalue wrote:The function is nonlinear as the quotient between the change in y over the change in x, or the slope, is not constant.

Note: the function may be f(x)=(x+2)²


You don't need the function. This is why you have a table.

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