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EXPLANATION
The given points are:
(1, 4), (2, 9), and (3, 16)
It is obvious that the function is not linear because there is no constant difference among the y-values.
We can however manipulate the y-values to quickly identify the function.
We can infer from the pattern that, the function is;
To understand this question, we need some knowledge on radioactive decay. This type of nuclear decay is called a beta decay
<h3>Beta Decay</h3>This is the process where a radioactive material is fired or naturally emits a beta particle which is equivalent to the lose of an electron and spontaneously becomes an entirely different element.
The participating actors in this nuclear reaction are
This is the decay process of helium particle in which it became a lithium particle and emitted an electron in the process.
Learn more on beta decay here;
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