The table shows values for points on the graph of a function.

Point T U V W
x —5, —2, —1, 1

y 4, 1, —2, —4

Can the function be represented by a straight line? Why or why not?

A. No; the slope of the segment between U and W and the slope of the segment between T and V are both are negative.

B. No; the slope of the segment between U and V is not equal to the slope of the segment between T and V.

C. Yes; the slope of the segment between T and U is equal to the slope of the segment between V and W.

D. Yes; the slope of the segment between W and T is equal to the slope of the segment between V and W.