Question

the graph of a function is shown below. what is true about the function on the interval 3 < x < 9? answer it is increasing and linear it is decreasing and linear it is increasing and non - linear it is decreasing and non - linear

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the trend

On the interval \(3 < x < 9\), as \(x\) increases, \(y\) decreases. So the function is decreasing.

Step2: Analyze the linearity

The graph is not a straight - line. A linear function has a constant rate of change (its graph is a straight line). Since this graph is a curve (non - straight line), the function is non - linear.

Answer:

it is decreasing and non - linear