Linear Equations In Exercises 1-6, determine whether the equation is linear in the variables
Whether the equation
Answer to Problem 1CR
Solution:
The equation
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The provided equation is
Definition used:
Linear Equation in n variables:
A linear equation in n variables
Calculation:
Consider
We know that the linear equation is of the form
The given equation is
Here we see that the power of y is 2.
Thus the given equation is not linear in y.
Final statement:
Therefore the equation
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