Question

Which of the following best describes the equation below?

y= 1/3x-9
A.
both linear and nonlinear
B.
nonlinear
C.
linear
D.
neither linear nor nonlinear

Answer 1

Answer: C

Explanation:

Any equation in slope intercept(y=mx+b) form is always linear.

The equation y = 1/3x - 9 is already expressed in slope intercept form with the slope 1/3 and the y intercept being -9.

It will be a straight that will go through the y-intercept which is -9.