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Question 1189292: Is f(x)=-5 a linear equation
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52790) About Me  (Show Source):
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It is a linear equation if and only if f(x) is a linear function of x of the form 

    f(x) = ax + b.



If, on contrary, f(x) is not a linear function, then equation  f(x) = -5  is not linear.

Thoroughly answered and explained.


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Ignore the post by @josgarithmetic as non-sensical.



Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
f(x)=mx+b, linear function with variable x, constants m and b.

f%28x%29=-5=0x-5
Now, answer is obvious.