<PRE><B>Question 680672</B>
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(400,400,-10,10,-10,10,(1/4)x -2)}}}
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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