SOLUTION: is Y=1x+4 a linear equation? im really confused. i think im supposed to put it in Y=mx+b form but i keep getting stuck from there because i dont know if i should subtract 1x on bot

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Question 697165: is Y=1x+4 a linear equation? im really confused. i think im supposed to put it in Y=mx+b form but i keep getting stuck from there because i dont know if i should subtract 1x on both sides. i basically dont know if it is a linear equation and how to find out. Please help.
Thankyou in advance

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
is Y=1x+4 a linear equation?
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It's linear.
There are no exponents other than one, and no product terms (x*y)
If you graph it, it's a straight line --> linear.