is this a linear relationship

x y
1 1
2 4
3 9
4 16
5 25

1 answer

Yes, the relationship between x and y is linear. As x increases by 1, y increases by an increment of 1^2 (1), 2^2 (4), 3^2 (9), 4^2 (16), and 5^2 (25) respectively.