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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-10-24

Is [tex]5 + 3y = 8[/tex] a linear function? Please explain.

Asked by Porshia

Answer (2)

5+3y=8 3y=8-5 3y=3 y=3/3 y=1 it is linear as it is in a form y=mx+c

Answered by simran17 | 2024-06-10

The equation 5 + 3 y = 8 is a linear function because it can be rearranged to show that y is constant (specifically, y = 1 ). This means the graph of the function forms a horizontal line, satisfying the definition of a linear function.
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Answered by simran17 | 2024-10-18