Which of the tables below show linear data? Table 1 $$\begin{array}{l}
\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | }
\hline x & 2 & 4 & 6 & 8 \
\hline \mathrm { y } & 36.07 & 39.39 & 43.45 & 46.89 \
\hline
\end{array}\
\text { Table } 2\
\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | }
\hline x & 2 & 4 & 6 & 8 \
\hline \mathrm { y } & 35.82 & 39.38 & 42.94 & 46.5 \
\hline
\end{array}
\end{array}$$
A) Table 1 only
B) Table 2 only
C) Both Table 1 and Table 2
D) Neither table is linear.

Question

Which of the tables below show linear data? Table 1 $$\begin{array}{l}
\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline x & 2 & 4 & 6 & 8 \
\hline \mathrm { y } & 36.07 & 39.39 & 43.45 & 46.89 \
\hline
\end{array}\
\text { Table } 2\
\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline x & 2 & 4 & 6 & 8 \
\hline \mathrm { y } & 35.82 & 39.38 & 42.94 & 46.5 \
\hline
\end{array}
\end{array}$$
A) Table 1 only
B) Table 2 only
C) Both Table 1 and Table 2
D) Neither table is linear.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In Table 2, the data points form a straight line when plotted on a graph, indicating that the relationship between x and y is linear. In Table 1, the data points do not form a straight line when plotted on a graph, indicating a non-linear relationship.

Which of the Tables Below Show Linear Data? Table 1