SOLUTION: Which function is nonlinear? A) Y=(3x+1)/2 B) Y=-x C) Y=2x(x-4) D) Y=1/2x-7

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Question 880612: Which function is nonlinear?
A) Y=(3x+1)/2
B) Y=-x
C) Y=2x(x-4)
D) Y=1/2x-7

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Which function is nonlinear?
A) Y=(3x+1)/2
B) Y=-x
C) Y=2x(x-4)
D) Y=1/2x-7
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Ans: C is a quadratic equation::
y = 2x(x-4) = 2x^2-8x
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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