The wildflower commonly known as ute ladies’ tresses is threatened. some sample counts were taken of local populations of the flower as part of monitoring and protecting its population. these counts are displayed in the table below. what is the average number of plants at site 2 for both samples?

Which statement best explains whether the table represents a linear or nonlinear function? input (x) output (y) 2 5 4 10 6 15 8 20 it is a linear function because the input values are increasing. it is a nonlinear function because the output values are increasing. it is a linear function because there is a constant rate of change in both the input and output. it is a nonlinear function because there is a constant rate of change in both the input and output.