Question

83 Tee (CsT Sequences and Functions

Answer 1

Answer:

The common difference is same = d = -9

Therefore, the data represent a linear function.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the table

x                        y

1                         4

2                        -5

3                        -14

4                        -23

5                         -32

Finding the common difference between all the adjacent terms of y-values

d = -5 - 4 = -6,

d = -14 - (-5) = -14+5 = -9

d = -23 - (-14) = -23 + 14 = -9

d = -32 - (-23) = -32 + 23 = -9

It is clear that the common difference between all the adjacent terms is same.

Thus,

d = -9

We know that when y varies directly with x, the function is a linear function.

Here, it is clear that each x value varies 1 unit, and each y value varies -9 units.

i.e. The common difference is same = d = -9

Therefore, the data represent a linear function.