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AlgebraEasyRecognising a linear equation in two variables

Algebra practice question

Which of the following is a linear equation in two variables?

  1. A. 2x + 3y = 7Correct
  2. B. x² + y = 1
  3. C. xy = 4
  4. D. 1/x + y = 2

Answer: A. 2x + 3y = 7

Both variables appear only to the first power and are not multiplied together.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. x² + y = 1
x is squared.
C. xy = 4
x and y are multiplied together.
D. 1/x + y = 2
x appears in a denominator.

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