Solve the equation and check the solution.
a minus 2 and one-half = 1 and one-half

A. a = 1
B. a = 3 and one-half
C. a = 4
D. a = 4 and one-half

Which statement best explains whether the table represents a linear or nonlinear function? input (x) output (y) 2 5 4 10 6 15 8 20 it is a linear function because the input values are increasing. it is a nonlinear function because the output values are increasing. it is a linear function because there is a constant rate of change in both the input and output. it is a nonlinear function because there is a constant rate of change in both the input and output.