$$\begin{array} { | l | l | }
\hline \begin{array} { l }
x \text {-variable } \
\text { (on the horizontal } \
\text { axis) }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { l }
y \text {-variable } \
\text { (on the vertic al axis) }
\end{array} \
\hline 8 & 14 \
\hline 10 & 18 \
\hline 12 & 22 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-The above table gives data on two variables. If these data were graphed, their relationship would
A) be a curved line.
B) nonexistent.
C) be a straight line.
D) show a negative relationship.

Question

$$\begin{array} { | l | l | } 
\hline \begin{array} { l } 
x \text {-variable } \
\text { (on the horizontal } \
\text { axis) }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } 
y \text {-variable } \
\text { (on the vertic al axis) }
\end{array} \
\hline 8 & 14 \
\hline 10 & 18 \
\hline 12 & 22 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-The above table gives data on two variables. If these data were graphed, their relationship would
A) be a curved line.
B) nonexistent.
C) be a straight line.
D) show a negative relationship.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The data shows a consistent increase in the y-variable as the x-variable increases, indicating a linear relationship, which would graph as a straight line.

-The Above Table Gives Data on Two Variables