how do I find out if -3x+5=4 is linear or not, isnt there like something with 1x+1y=something... guh! im so confused! please help!! how do I find out if -3x+5=4 is linear or not, isnt there like something with 1x+1y=something... guh! im so confused! please help!! @Mathematics

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mathteacher1729 · Answer

Linear = "the highest power of x is 1"  (there are no $x^2, x^{1/3}, \text{etc} \ldots$)

mathteacher1729 · Answer

In other words, linear equations are just an unbroken straight line with no curves or bends, etc.

anonymous · Answer

so how can i find out what  -3x+5=4 is?

anonymous · Answer

look at the exponent of x... its a one. Meaning its linear

anonymous · Answer

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