Which statement best explains whether the equation y equals one half times x minus 2 represents a linear or nonlinear function?
A - The equation represents a nonlinear function because it has an independent and a dependent variable, each with an exponent of 1.
B - The equation represents a nonlinear function because its graph contains the points (−1, −2), (0, 0), and (1, 2), which are not on a straight line.
C - The equation represents a linear function because it has an independent and a dependent variable, each with an exponent of 1.
D - The equation represents a linear function because its graph contains the points (−1, −2), (0, 0), and (1, 2), which are on a straight line.
