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Which of the following best describes the equation below?

y = 6x3 - 13
A.
linear
B.
neither linear nor nonlinear
C.
nonlinear
D.
both linear and nonlinear

User BOMEz
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Answer:

C. Nonlinear

General Formulas and Concepts:

Algebra I

  • Linear - Proportional relationship y = mx + b
  • Nonlinear - Any graph that has a degree x higher than 1

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

y = 6x³ - 13

Step 2: Identify

We see a cubic function. Quadratics, Cubics, Quartics, etc. are all nonlinear equations.

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