Make a line graph for the area of a square as per the given table.
Side (in cm) 1 2 3 4
Area (in cm²) 1 4 9 16
Is it a linear graph?

Solution:

The graph of the above table is given below:

The graph amply reveals that it is not a straight line. The points actually lie on a curve.

✦ Try This: Make a line graph for the area of a square as per the given table.

The graph as apparent from above is NOT a linear graph.Is it a linear graph?

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 15

NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 12 Problem 45

Make a line graph for the area of a square as per the given table. Side (in cm) 1 2 3 4 Area (in cm²) 1 4 9 16. Is it a linear graph?

Summary:

The graph plotted from the given table is not a straight line.

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