A student incorrectly found the inverse of y = √x, where x ≥ 0. Find and correct the error.

In which direction does the left side of the graph of this function point? a(x) = 3x - x2 + 4x - 2

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.

Dana wants to identify the favorite professional baseball team of people in her community. she stands outside a local sporting goods store and asks every other person who enters, "what is your favorite professional baseball team? " will the results of her survey be valid? explain.