Linear or nonlinear

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What is a linear equation?

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What is a nonlinear equation?

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A nonlinear equation is an equation that does not graph as a straight line. It may include exponents, square roots, or other operations that create curves.

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How can you identify a linear equation from its graph?

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A linear equation can be identified by its graph if it forms a straight line, regardless of its slope or position.

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What does the slope of a line represent in a linear equation?

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The slope of a line represents the rate of change of the y-value with respect to the x-value. It indicates how steep the line is.

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What is the y-intercept in a linear equation?

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It's linear because it graphs as a straight line.

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Is the graph of a straight line linear or nonlinear?

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It's linear because it's a straight line.

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Is the graph of a curve linear or nonlinear?

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It's nonlinear because it's not a straight line.

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It's linear because there are no exponents.

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What does it mean if a graph goes both up and down?

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If a graph goes both up and down, it is likely nonlinear because it does not maintain a consistent direction.