Question

Is the set of numbers represent a linear function ? (1,3), (2,6), (3,12), and (4,24)

Answer 1

No, the set of numbers does not represent a linear function. In a linear function, the outputs (values of y) should increase or decrease at a constant rate as the inputs (values of x) increase by a constant amount. However, in this set, the outputs are not increasing or decreasing at a constant rate. For example, from (2,6) to (3,12), the output increases by 6, but from (3,12) to (4,24), the output increases by 12.