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Which equation is nonlinear? A) 4x =12
B) xy=12
D) 3x-6y=12

User Jfcartier
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The required "option B) xy = 12" is correct.

Explanation:

Check the options:

A) 4x = 12

Dividing both sides by 4, we get

⇒ x = 3

4x = 12 is a linear equation in one variable x.

B) xy = 12

xy = 12 is a non-linear equation.

D) 3x - 6y = 12

Dividing both sides by 3, we get

x - 2y = 4

3x - 6y = 12 is a linear equation in two variables x and y.

Thus, the required "option B) xy = 12" is correct.

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