The points on this graph represent a relationship between x- and y-values. Which statement about the relationship is true?
It must be proportional because the points lie in a straight line.
It cannot be proportional because the X-values are not whole numbers.
It cannot be proportional because a straight line through the points would not go through the origin.
It must be proportional because each time y increases by 3, x stays the same.
The points on this graph represent a relationship between x- and y-values. Which statement about the relationship is true?
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The correct statement is: It cannot be proportional because a straight line through the points would not go through the origin.
Explanation: For a relationship to be proportional, it must pass through the origin (0,0) when plotted on a graph. A straight line that does not include the origin indicates a non-proportional relationship, even if the points are linear. The other statements do not correctly apply the definitions of proportional relationships.