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Make a function table and a graph for the function y = –9x2. Is the function linear or nonlinear?

Step 1 Make a function table using the rule y = –9x2.

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Step 2 Graph the ordered pairs.

Make a function table and a graph for the function y = –9x2. Is the function linear or nonlinear?

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Step 3 The rate of change is nonconstant.

Make a function table and a graph for the function y = –9x2. Is the function linear or nonlinear?

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Step 4 The function is nonlinear.

Make a function table and a graph for the function y = –9x2. Is the function linear or nonlinear?

The graph should show a smooth curve.