SOLUTION: Is 4x + 1/4y=2 a linear function

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Question 1103799: Is 4x + 1/4y=2 a linear function
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, stanbon:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Is 4x + 1/4y=2 a linear function
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Maybe.
If it's 4x + (1/4)y=2 it's linear.
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If it 4x + 1/(4y) = 2 it's not linear.
Use parentheses. They're free.
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Linear ---> straight line.
If all the exponents are 1, it's linear.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Is 4x + 1/4y=2 a linear function
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(1/4)y = -4x + 2
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y = -16x + 8
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Answer:: Yes, it is linear.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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