Interpret the equation y=−4x+10. What type of function does this equation define? Describe its graph.

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Responses
A: This is a linear function. Its graph is a straight line with a slope of −4 and a y-intercept of 10.
B: This is a linear function. Its graph is a straight line with a y-intercept of −4 and a slope of 10.
C: This is a nonlinear function. Its graph has a maximum at (0,10).
D: This is a nonlinear function. Its graph is a curve.

Answer 1

A: This is a linear function. Its graph is a straight line with a slope of −4 and a y-intercept of 10.