Time (hours) Temperature (degree Celsius)
3 5
6 0
9 -5
12 -10
is this linear OR Nonlinear Function OR Not a Function
1 answer
This set of data represents a linear function. A linear function is one where the dependent variable (temperature) has a constant rate of change with respect to the independent variable (time). In this case, for every increase of 3 hours, the temperature decreases by 5 degrees Celsius.