The following table shows the values of y for different values of x: x

y

0

–5

1

0

2

5

Which statement best explains whether the table represents a linear function or a nonlinear function?
It represents a linear function because its points are on a straight line.

It represents a linear function because its points are not on a straight line.

It represents a nonlinear function because its points are on a straight line.

It represents a nonlinear function because its points are not on a straight line.