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  • 07-05-2016
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Explain whether each equation is a linear equation.


1. y = x^2 - 1
2.y = 1 - x

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  • 12-05-2016
Equation #2 is the linear equation.
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Reason:
The formula for a linear equation is always y=mx + b
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Equation #1 is NOT a linear equation but a quadratic equation.
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