Answer:
The function is linear
The function changes at a constant rate
Step-by-step explanation:
If this function were to be graphed, a line would be seen. It is not an increasing function because he is getting closer to home so the distance from his house is decreasing
4 and 15. You can guess and check or use algebra.
The descriminant is b^2-4ac so for 26 it would be -5^2 - 4 (1) (7). The quadratic formula is -B plus or minus the square root of b squared minus 4ac over 2a