Question

What is a linear equation

Is 2p + 4 =6p - 8 an linear equation
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Answer 1

`\displaystyle YES`

Explanation:

A linear function\equation has NO breaks nor curves. It runs smoothly in a STRAIGHT LINE:

6p - 8 = 2p + 4

- 6p - 4 - 6p - 4

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`\displaystyle (-12)/(-4) = (-4p)/(4) \\ \\ 3 = p`

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