The anwser is b because sum means add
A linear function is when a variable y varies directly with a variable x. That is, when y increases, x also increases and the opposite is also true. THerefore, the correct answer from the choices listed above is the first option. Every day, the number of bacteria in the dish is 3 times what it was the previous day can be <span>represented by a linear function.</span>
<span>If that line is parallel to one of the sides, then the statement is true.</span>
The answer is B. He is incorrect because he should have only 5 factors of 3.