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9. The equation y = x2 - 1 is

A. Linear and Proportional
B. Linear and Nonproportional
C. Nonlinear and proportional
D. Nonlinear and nonproportional
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It depends on whether or not you have written the question correctly. If the 2 is an exponent, it needs to be preceded by a ^. Otherwise, it is considered a multiplier.
x^2 = x²
x2 = x⋅2

y = x²-1 is nonlinear and nonproportional.
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