Question

What type of sequence fits with linear mathematical models?

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

Arithmetic sequences.

Explanation:

An arithmetic sequence is a sequence in which each term is found by adding a constant to the previous term.  Since we are adding a constant, the data increases or decreases at a constant rate; this describes a linear function.  This is because when graphing the sequence, the distance between any two successive points is the same.

Answer 2

Linear mathematical models describe real world applications with the use lines. For instance, a car going 50 mph, has traveled a distance represented by y=50x, where x is time in hours and y is miles.  The equation and graph can be used to make predictions.