A student graphs the equation on a coordinate plane.

Y=-3/4x+24
Which statement is true?
O The equation represents a linear function because the rate of change is constant.
• The equation represents a linear function because the rate of change is negabie
O The equation represents a linear function because the rate of change is not constant.
• The equation represents a linear function because the rate of change is positive

• The equation represents a linear function because the rate of change is constant.