Question

If the function y=x^a-31 is a linear function, what is the value of a?

Answer 1

I believe its 1

Explanation:

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Answer 2

a = 1

Explanation:

The linear function in slope-intercept form:

`y=mx+b=mx^1+b`

We have

`y=x^a-31`

Therefore a must be equal to 1.