Multiple Choice
Given the equations of two lines and , determine whether the lines intersect. If they do, find the point of intersection.
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0. Review of College Algebra
Solving Linear Equations
1:40 minutesProblem 6
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CONCEPT PREVIEW Which one is not a linear equation? A. 5x + 7 (x - 1) = -3x B. 9x² - 4x + 3 = 0 C. 7x + 8x = 13 D. 0.04x - 0.08x = 0.40
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Recall that a linear equation in one variable x is an equation where the highest power of x is 1. This means the equation can be written in the form \(ax + b = 0\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants.
Examine option A: \$5x + 7 (x - 1) = -3x\(. First, expand the parentheses: \)5x + 7x - 7 = -3x$. Then combine like terms to check if the equation is linear.
Look at option B: \$9x^{2} - 4x + 3 = 0\(. Notice the term \)9x^{2}\(, which has \)x$ raised to the power of 2. This indicates the equation is quadratic, not linear.
Check option C: \$7x + 8x = 13\(. Combine like terms to get \)15x = 13\(, which is a linear equation since the highest power of \)x$ is 1.
Review option D: \$0.04x - 0.08x = 0.40\(. Combine like terms to get \)-0.04x = 0.40$, which is linear as well.
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Definition of a Linear Equation
A linear equation is an algebraic equation in which each term is either a constant or the product of a constant and a single variable raised to the first power. It forms a straight line when graphed and does not include variables with exponents other than one.
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