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Determine whether Y= 2x^2 -1 is a linear equation. If so , write the equation in standard form. If Not PLEASE Explain?​

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Answer:

not a linear equation

Explanation:

its a quadratic equation bcz whenever the power of variable exceeds 1 it is not a linear equation then. even if we plot a graph by assuming values of x we will see a curve is forming hence not a linear equation