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Y=x^2-8 is linear or nonlinear​

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Answer:

Nonlinear.

Explanation:

Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b

m - slope

b - y-intercept

We notice that if the line is linear, x will NOT go over a degree of 1.

x² is a quadratic function, and its slope is not proportional like a linear line.

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