The following table shows the values of y for different values of x: x y 0 –5 1 0 2 5 which statement  best  explains whether the table represents a linear function or a nonlinear function?   it represents a linear function because its points are on a straight line.  it represents a linear function because its points are not on a straight line.  it represents a nonlinear function because its points are on a straight line.  it represents a nonlinear function because its points are not on a straight line.