Which statement best explains whether the data in the following table represents a linear or nonlinear function?


x y
−4 3
−1 1.5
0 1
4 −1
The table represents a nonlinear function because the graph does not show a constant rate of change.
The table represents a linear function because the graph shows a constant rate of change.
The table represents a nonlinear function because the graph shows a rate of change that is decreasing.
The table represents a linear function because the graph shows a rate of change that is increasing.