SOLUTION: Is 5x^2 a linear equation?

Question 650227: Is 5x^2 a linear equation?
Found 2 solutions by sheldonbbtrocks, Alan3354:
Answer by sheldonbbtrocks(115) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
No, for it to be a linear equation, it must be in the form
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is 5x^2 a linear equation?
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It's not an equation of any kind. There's no equal sign.
equal, equate, equation.

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