I apologize for the confusion. Let's take a closer look at the data you provided to determine the nature of the function accurately.
The input-output pairs you provided are:
\[
\begin{array}{c|c}
x & f(x) \
\hline
0 & 88 \
1 & 1616 \
2 & 2424 \
3 & 3232 \
4 & 4040 \
\end{array}
\]
To analyze the numbers, let's observe how \( f(x) \) relates to \( x \):
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Notice the pattern in the outputs:
- When \( x = 0 \), \( f(0) = 88 \)
- When \( x = 1 \), \( f(1) = 1616 \)
- When \( x = 2 \), \( f(2) = 2424 \)
- When \( x = 3 \), \( f(3) = 3232 \)
- When \( x = 4 \), \( f(4) = 4040 \)
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Explore the pattern further:
If we examine the outputs, we can see the following relationship:
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Verify it:
- For \( x = 0 \): \( 808(0) + 88 = 88 \)
- For \( x = 1 \): \( 808(1) + 88 = 896 \) [This should be 1616 so let’s retry the analysis]
The values \( f(x) = 808x + 88 \) doesn’t seem to align according to initial assumption – let’s try a different angle.
Correct Evaluation
Looking back at the values:
- \( 0 \rightarrow 88 = 88 \)
- \( 1 \rightarrow 1616 = 88 \times 18 \)
- \( 2 \rightarrow 2424 = 88 \times 27 \)
- \( 3 \rightarrow 3232 = 88 \times 36 \)
- \( 4 \rightarrow 4040 = 88 \times 45 \)
It becomes more clear that each subsequent value is created by multiplying \( 88 \) by increasing multiples of \( 9 \):
- \( 88 \times (1 \times 9) = 88 \)
- \( 88 \times (2 \times 9) = 1616 \)
- \( 88 \times (3 \times 9) = 2424 \)
Therefore, it seems like we might actually have a linear function based upon constant multiplication.
Corrections:
Upon reevaluation, we can represent the function as follows:
- The function appears linear in form:
Final Conclusion:
This function is linear because the output values can be described by a simple formula, \( f(x) = 88 + (x + 1) \times 808 \). The outputs increase by a constant pattern based on multiples.
So, the filling in would be:
This function is linear because the output increases consistently with each increment in \( x \) by a fixed amount.
I appreciate your patience! If there is still anything unclear or further corrections needed, please let me know!