Determine Whether or Not the Function Is Linear $C ( x ) = 467 + 69 x$

question 233

Multiple Choice

Determine whether or not the function is linear. If it is, determine the slope and interpret it.
-The cost of tuition at a community college is given $C ( x ) = 467 + 69 x$ x, where x is the number of credit hours.

• A) Not linear
• B) Linear; 69; The cost of tuition increases $69 for each additional credit hour.
• C) Linear; 69; The cost of tuition decreases $69 for each additional credit hour.
• D) Linear; 467; The cost of tuition increases $467 for each additional credit hour.

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Definitions:

Mean

The average value of a set of numbers, calculated by summing them up and dividing by the count of numbers.

Normally Distributed

A type of distribution in statistical theory where data is symmetrically distributed around a mean value, resembling a bell curve.

Independent

Not influenced or controlled by others; in statistics, refers to variables that are not affected by the changes in other variables.

Normal Distribution

A bell-shaped frequency distribution curve that is symmetric around its mean, describing how values of a variable are dispersed or spread.