Question

Is 2y+6x=17 linear or non linear​

Answer 1

it is linear

Explanation:

2y+6x=17

• move variable to the right -> 2y=17-6x
• divide both sides by 2 -> y= 17/2-3x
• reorder the terms to fit y=mx+b -> y=-3x+17/2

Answer 2

linear

Explanation:

y = -3x + 8.5