(a) Could contour diagram A represent a linear function? Why or why not?
A.
Yes, because it passes through the origin.
B.
Yes, because the lines are parallel.
C.
Yes, because it is in the xy-plane.
D.
No, because it passes through the origin.
E.
No, because the lines are not equally spaced.
F.
No, because the slopes of the lines are positive.
(b) Could contour diagram B represent a linear function? Why or why not?
A.
Yes, because the lines are parallel and equally spaced.
B.
No, because it passes through the origin.
C.
No, because the lines are equally spaced.
D.
Yes, because the lines are parallel.
E.
No, because the slopes of the lines are negative.
F.
Yes, because it passes through the origin.
A
B
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