Question

Two equations are shown:

Equation A
y = −5x − 3

Equation B
y = 4x + 5

Which statement best compares the graphs of the two equations?

Both are nonlinear.
Both are linear.
Equation A is nonlinear and equation B is linear.
Equation A is linear and equation B is a nonlinear.

Answer 1

Both are linear.

Explanation:

I graphed both of the equations on the graph below to show you that both of them are linear.

Answer 2

Both are linear

Explanation:

As long as the equation can be written in y = mx + b form, then it is linear.