Answer:
Linear.
General Formulas and Concepts:
Algebra I
Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Define
y = 0.5x - 1
Step 2: Compare
y = mx + b
y = 0.5x - 1
m = 0.5
b = -1
The equation is a linear function. It's proportional.
