SOLUTION: Is 5x^2 a linear equation?

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Question 650227: Is 5x^2 a linear equation?
Found 2 solutions by sheldonbbtrocks, Alan3354:
Answer by sheldonbbtrocks(115) About Me  (Show Source):
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No, for it to be a linear equation, it must be in the form y=mx%2Bb
Examples:
y=3x%2B5
y=-8x-9

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (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.