Asteel factory typically produces 4.4 tons of steel every eight days. but in the past eight days, production has dropped by 1.2 tons. what is the average rate of change in steel production over the past eight days? express the answer in tons per day.

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.