Which statement best explains whether the following table represents a linear or nonlinear function?


x −2 −1 0 1 2
y 4 2 0 2 4
The table represents a nonlinear function because there is not a constant rate of change in the input values.
The table represents a nonlinear function because there is not a constant rate of change in the output values.
The table represents a linear function because there is a constant rate of change in the input and output values.
The table represents a linear function because there is not a constant rate of change in the input and output values.