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07-05-2016
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Explain whether each equation is a linear equation.

1. y = x^2 - 1
2.y = 1 - x

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Equation #2 is the linear equation.
_____________
Reason:
The formula for a linear equation is always y=mx + b
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Equation #1 is NOT a linear equation but a quadratic equation.

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