Determine Whether the Given Function Is Linear or Nonlinear $$\begin{array} { c | c } x & y = f ( x ) \\\hline 3 & 12 \\5 & 20 \\7 & 28 \\9 & 36\end{array}$$

question 222

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the given function is linear or nonlinear.
- $$\begin{array} { c | c } x & y = f ( x ) \\\hline 3 & 12 \\5 & 20 \\7 & 28 \\9 & 36\end{array}$$

• A) nonlinear
• B) linear

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