Linear Equations Flashcards
1
Q
Linear or Not: y=2x+7
A
Linear
2
Q
Linear or Not: y=2(x^2)
A
Nonlinear; has x to a power other than 0 or 1
2
Q
Linear or Not: y=(2/x)+3
A
Nonlinear; has x as a denominator
3
Q
What are the valid variables in linear equations?
A
x and y
4
Q
What is a linear equation?
A
An equation that forms a straight line when plotted on a graph.
5
Q
What shape does x^2 show when plotted on a graph?
A
Answer work in progress
6
Q
Linear or Not:
x y
1 4
2 8
3 12
4 16
A
Linear
7
Q
Linear or Not:
x y
1 1
2 4
3 9
4 16
5 25
A
Nonlinear
