Question

Is 3x=5y a linear equation?

Answer 1

Yes.

General Formulas and Concepts:

Alg I

Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b

• m - slope

• b - y-intercept

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

3x = 5y

Step 2: Find slope-intercept form

1. Rewrite: 5y = 3x
2. Divide both sides by 5: y = 3/5x

Here we see that we do have a constant of proportionality and is indeed a linear equation.