SOLUTION: 2x-8y=16. Is this an linear equation and how do you know

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Question 680672: 2x-8y=16. Is this an linear equation and how do you know
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-8y=16. Is this an linear equation and how do you know
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It is a linear equation because it follows the form
ax + by = c, and b is not zero.
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slope-intercept form:
8y = 2x-16
y = (1/4)x - 2
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Graph:
graph%28400%2C400%2C-10%2C10%2C-10%2C10%2C%281%2F4%29x+-2%29
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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