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The graph of function is shown, where .
- The line slants gradually up from left to right.
- The line passes through the following points:
- (negative 6 comma negative StartFraction 16 Over 5 EndFraction)
- (0 comma 0)
- (6 comma StartFraction 16 Over 5 EndFraction)
Which of the following describes function ?
Increasing linear
Decreasing linear
Increasing exponential
Decreasing exponential
The graph of function f is shown, where y = f x . The line slants
Medium-difficulty · SAT Math · Linear Functions — Graphs in slope-intercept, point-slope, standard form. Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.
Answer explanation
Choice A is correct. The graph of function shows that as increases, also increases, which means is an increasing function. The graph of is a line, which indies a constant rate of change. A function that has a constant rate of change is a linear function. Therefore, function can be described as increasing linear.
Choice B is incorrect. For a decreasing function, as increases, decreases, rather than increases.
Choice C is incorrect. For a decreasing function, as increases, decreases, rather than increases, and the graph of an exponential function isn't a line.
Choice D is incorrect. The graph of an exponential function isn't a line.
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