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Which table of values represents a linear function? A xx yy minus, 4−4 66 minus, 2−2 22 minus, 1−1 minus, 2−2 11 minus, 6−6 B xx yy minus, 5−5 44 minus, 1−1 11 33 minus, 2−2 77 minus, 5−5 C xx yy minus, 2−2 33 00 22 22 11 44 minus, 1−1 D xx yy 00 22 22 11 44 minus, 1−1 66 minus, 3−3

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To determine which set of values represents a linear function, we need to check if the change in \( y \) is constant for a given change in \( x \) (i.e., the slope is constant).

Let's analyze the options one by one:

A:

  • \( (-4, -4) \)
  • \( (6, -2) \)
  • \( (2, -1) \)
  • \( (1, -2) \)
  • \( (6, -6) \)

Calculate the changes between successive points:

  1. From \( (-4, -4) \) to \( (6, -2) \):

    • Change in \( x = 6 - (-4) = 10 \)
    • Change in \( y = -2 - (-4) = 2 \)
    • Slope = \( \frac{2}{10} = \frac{1}{5} \)

  2. From \( (6, -2) \) to \( (2, -1) \):

    • Change in \( x = 2 - 6 = -4 \)
    • Change in \( y = -1 - (-2) = 1 \)
    • Slope = \( \frac{1}{-4} = -\frac{1}{4} \)

Since the slopes are not constant, A is not linear.

B:

  • \( (-5, -5) \)
  • \( (4, -1) \)
  • \( (1, 3) \)
  • \( (2, 7) \)
  • \( (5, -5) \)

Calculate the changes:

  1. From \( (-5, -5) \) to \( (4, -1) \):

    • Change in \( x = 9 \)
    • Change in \( y = 4 \)
    • Slope = \( \frac{4}{9} \)

  2. From \( (4, -1) \) to \( (1, 3) \):

    • Change in \( x = -3 \)
    • Change in \( y = 4 \)
    • Slope = \( \frac{4}{-3} = -\frac{4}{3} \)

Since the slopes are not constant, B is not linear.

C:

  • \( (-2, 3) \)
  • \( (0, 2) \)
  • \( (2, 2) \)
  • \( (1, 4) \)
  • \( (-1, -1) \)

Calculate the changes:

  1. From \( (-2, 3) \) to \( (0, 2) \):

    • Change in \( x = 2 \)
    • Change in \( y = -1 \)
    • Slope = \( \frac{-1}{2} = -\frac{1}{2} \)

  2. From \( (0, 2) \) to \( (2, 2) \):

    • Change in \( x = 2 \)
    • Change in \( y = 0 \)
    • Slope = \( \frac{0}{2} = 0 \)

Since the slopes are not constant, C is not linear.

D:

  • \( (0, 0) \)
  • \( (2, 2) \)
  • \( (2, 1) \)
  • \( (1, 4) \)
  • \( (-1, 6) \)

Calculate the changes:

  1. From \( (0, 0) \) to \( (2, 2) \):

    • Change in \( x = 2 \)
    • Change in \( y = 2 \)
    • Slope = \( \frac{2}{2} = 1 \)

  2. From \( (2, 2) \) to \( (2, 1) \):

    • Change in \( x = 0 \)
    • Change in \( y = -1 \)
    • Slope = undefined (vertical line)

Since there is a vertical change and not a consistent slope, D is not linear.

After checking through all options, none of the tables provided represent a linear function based on the calculations. Please double-check the points or provide corrected values for further evaluation.