SOLUTION: 5x-11 is that an expression, alinear equation, or a nonlinear equation and how can you tell

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Question 207320: 5x-11 is that an expression, alinear equation, or a nonlinear equation and how can you tell
Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
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An equation has an = sign,,,f(x) = "x+2"
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so our problem is not an equation.
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FYI, a linear equation, has x raised to only the first power
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A NON linear equation has x raised to a power greater than 1
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Therefore,,5x-11,,is an expression,,,which is any symbol.
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