Which of the following functions is nonlinear?
A)4X + 2Y + 7Z
B)-4X + 2Y
C)4X + (1/2)Y + 7Z
D)Z
E)4X/Y + 7Z

Name: Which of the following functions is nonlinear? A)4X + 2Y + 7Z B)-4X + 2Y C)4X + (1/2)Y + 7Z D)Z E)4X/Y + 7Z
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Function E is nonlinear because it involves division (4X/Y), which cannot be represented as a straight line on a graph. Nonlinear functions do not have a constant rate of change, which means their graph is not a straight line.

Which of the Following Functions Is Nonlinear