Determine if the given equation is a linear equation in two variables:

$$8x^2 - 6y = 9$

Question

Determine if the given equation is a linear equation in two variables:

$$8x^2 - 6y = 9$

Accepted Answer

No, because $$x is $$raised to the power of 2, making it a quadratic equation.

Identifying Linear Equations in Two Variables