SOLUTION: Tell whether this function is linear. If so, graph the function. 5 + 3y = 8

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Question 368244: Tell whether this function is linear. If so, graph the function. 5 + 3y = 8
Found 2 solutions by robertb, mananth:
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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The graph is linear. In fact the graph is a horizontal line with y-intercept (0,1). The equation itself is y=1.

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5 + 3y = 8
3y=8-5
3y=3
y=1
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this is a special case of linear equation where it is a line parallel to the x axis.
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