Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

by Lial, Margaret L.; Hornsby, John; McGinnis, Terry

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321969359

ISBN 13: 978-0-32196-935-4

Chapter 1 - Section 1.1 - Linear Equations in One Variable - 1.1 Exercises - Page 50: 2

Answer

linear equation, first degree equation

Work Step by Step

A linear equation can be written as $Ax+B=C$. Another name for such an equation is a first degree equation because $x$ is raised to the first power, i.e. $Ax^1+B=C$.

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