for each of the follwing situations write down the formula andd determine itf it defines a linear function

Answer: S = [tex]\sqrt{a}[/tex]; not linear
Step-by-step explanation:
The value of S being the side of the square means we can use the formula s^2 = A. To put it in terms of S, simply square root each side by 2. Because it is a square root function, it isn't linear.