A linear equation is of the form
2x + 5 = 0
In linear equation
- We have = sign, since it is equation
- Highest power of x is 1
Is 2x + 3y + 4z = 5 a linear equation?
Yes
The equation has
- An = sign
- Highest power of x, y, z is 1
Is 3y + 100 = 0 a linear equation?
Yes
The equation has
- An = sign
- Highest power of y is 1
Is 3y 2 + 10y = 0 a linear equation?
No
Since the highest power of y is 2, it is not a linear equation
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