SOLUTION: Im not sure who will answer this question so thank you all in advance!! Are all linear equations functions? Is there an instance when a linear equation is not a function? Support

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Question 219545: Im not sure who will answer this question so thank you all in advance!! Are all linear equations functions? Is there an instance when a linear equation is not a function? Support your answer. Create an equation of a nonlinear function and provide two inputs to evaluate.


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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Are all linear equations functions? No. Here's an example:

Ex: The equation x=5 is linear (since it graphs a straight line) but it is a vertical line. So it fails the vertical line test which means that x=5 is NOT a function.


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