FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a linear relationship?

The graph is a straight line
The graph curves
It has multiple variables
It cannot be represented algebraically

The correct answer is: The graph is a straight line

A characteristic of a linear relationship is that the graph is a straight line. This linearity signifies a constant rate of change, where for every unit increase in one variable, there is a consistent, proportional increase or decrease in the other variable. The equation of a linear relationship can typically be expressed in the form y = mx + b, where m represents the slope of the line (indicating the rate of change) and b represents the y-intercept (the point where the line crosses the y-axis). In contrast, a graph that curves indicates a non-linear relationship, meaning that the rate of change is not constant. Multiple variables can be part of linear relationships, but they must still conform to the condition that if one variable changes, the other changes in a linear manner. Additionally, a linear relationship can always be represented algebraically with a linear equation, further clarifying the distinct nature of linear relationships compared to other types.