x y
−4 −10
−2 −7
0 −4
2 −1
4 2


The values in the table represent a linear function. How does the value of y change in relation to a change in the value of x?
A) for every change in x by 3, y changes by 2
B) for every change in x by 2, y changes by 3
C) for every change in x by 3, y changes by −2
D) for every change in x by 2, y changes by −3