Scientists studying a bacteria sample find that after starting with 120 cells, the number of cells doubles every hour. Which of the following equations is a function that will predict, C(h), the number of cells after h hours have passed?

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.