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Is 12 - x = -y a linear equation

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Answer:

Yes

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the equation


12-x=-y

Multiply both sides of the equation by negative,


\begin{gathered} -(12-x)=-(-y) \\ y=x-12 \end{gathered}

Therefore, the equation is a linear equation.

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