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Is xy+ xy = 8 a linear equation

User Xingdong
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Answer:

No

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the equation


xy+xy=8

We make y the subject.


\begin{gathered} 2xy=8 \\ y=(8)/(2x) \\ y=(4)/(x) \end{gathered}

This is not a linear equation.

User Swongu
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