Question

Analyze the data represented in the table and select the appropriate model

Answer 1

Answer: Option B, a linear relation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's analyze the points in the data:

the first 3 pairs are: (0,14.70) (10,19.03) and (20, 23.36)

We can see the differences between consecutive points and see if the relation is linear:

(10,19.03) -  (0,14.70) = ( 10 - 0, 19.03 - 14.70) = (10, 4.33) now we need to see the quotient: 4.33/10 = 0.433

(20, 23.36) - (10,19.03)  = (20 - 10, 23.36 - 19.03) = (10, 4.33), and the quotient is the same as before.

This means that the relation is a linear relation, where the slope os 0.433 and the x-intercept is 14.70, so the equation can be written as:

y(x) = 0.433*x + 14.70