Are any of these numbers linear expressions? 5x+3, 8xy, 14, or 3x^2

Walleska asked Dec 24, 2023

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Walleska asked Dec 24, 2023

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Answer: 5x+3 is a linear expression

Explanation:

The linear expression is y=mx+b

5x +3 has a slope and y-intercept, so it is a linear expression!

8xy is not because it is just a variable

3x^2 is not because it has ^2

Kevin Lynch answered Dec 29, 2023

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