Question

Why is this a "linear" equation?

3x + 17=13
1.Because the variable, x, is only on one side of the equal sign.


2.Because x is the only variable in the equation.


3.Because the variable, x, has no exponent or has an exponent of 1.
this is a MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

Answer 1

2. because x is the only variable in the equation

Explanation:

3x + 17 = 13

3x= 13-17

3x = -4

x = -4/3