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Is y= x^2-1 a linear equation?

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Answer:

no

Explanation:

it involves a square, which when graphed, generates a curve

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Answer:

NO

Explanation:

Step 1: Determine if linear

No, since the x term is squared, that produces the bend that makes a parabola. If the x term is not squared is just by itself, that is a linear equation.

Answer: NO

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Is y= x^2-1 a linear equation?-example-1
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