Which type of relationship is described by the formula: y = a + bx?
A)causal relationship
B)linear relationship
C)monotonic relationship
D)nonmonotonic relationship
E)curvilinear relationship

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The formula y = a + bx represents a linear relationship where changes in the independent variable x are directly and proportionally related to changes in the dependent variable y. The equation shows that y increases (or decreases) by b units for every unit increase (or decrease) of x.

Which Type of Relationship Is Described by the Formula: Y