The points on this graph represent a relationship between x- and y

-values. Which statement about the relationship is true?
4 points in a straight line parallel to y-axis on a line graph.

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.

None of these statements necessarily holds true. The graph could represent a proportional relationship, but it could also represent a linear relationship with a non-zero y-intercept, or it could even be a non-linear relationship that happens to fall on a straight line. Without additional information, it is impossible to say for certain what kind of relationship the graph represents.

The correct statement is: "It must be proportional because each time y increases by 3, x stays the same."