Answer:
a.It is not a linear equation
b.L(x)=4.5 +5.7(x-1.2)
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that

The function f(x) contains power of x more than 1 that is why it is not a linear function.This is a non-linear function.
To linearise the function

Given that
⇒a=1.2
a=68.85°

By putting the values



f(1.2)=5.7

L(x)=4.5 +(x-1.2) x 5.7
L(x)=4.5 +5.7(x-1.2)