Concept explainers
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A linear equation in two variables is an equation that can be written in the form
A.
B.
C.
D.
The form of a linear equation in two variables among the given options.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer to Problem 1TYWP
Solution:
The correct form of a linear equation in two variables is
Explanation of Solution
Given Information:
For writing a linear equation in two variables, the options are:
A.
B.
C.
D.
A linear equation in two variables is an equation that can be written in the form:
Here, A, B, and C are real numbers and A and B are not both
Examples:
Therefore, a linear equation in two variables can be written in the form
Consider, the option A.
The equation does not match with the given statement because an equation has something on the left side, an = symbol, and something on the right side while this option is not an equation.
Therefore, the option A is incorrect.
Consider, the option B.
The equation does not match with the given statement because in the given statement standard form of a linear equation in two variables has been asked while this option has only one variable.
Therefore, the option B is incorrect.
Consider, the option C.
The equation does not match with the given statement because
Therefore, the option C is incorrect.
Consider, the option D.
The equation matches with the given statement because this option is an equation with two variables and non-zero constants.
Therefore, the option D is correct.
Therefore, the correct form of a linear equation in two variables is
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