SOLUTION: I cant determine if this equation is a linear equation. xy = 6

Question 450337: I cant determine if this equation is a linear equation.
xy = 6
Found 2 solutions by rfer, Alan3354:
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It is linear because no exponents are used.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It's not linear.
y = 6/x
If you graph it, it's a hyperbola.

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