SOLUTION: Determine whether the equation defines y as a linear function of x. If so, write it in the form y=mx+b. 3x^2-9y+6=0

SOLUTION: Determine whether the equation defines y as a linear function of x. If so, write it in the form y=mx+b. 3x^2-9y+6=0

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Question 954444: Determine whether the equation defines y as a linear function of x. If so, write it in the form y=mx+b. 3x^2-9y+6=0
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
No, not a linear function of x since it has an x term with a power of 2.
This equation is a parabola.

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