How do you determine if you have a linear equation

The video tutorial explains linear equations, focusing on slope-intercept and standard forms. It details the role of slope (M) and intercept (B) in forming a line. The tutorial outlines conditions for linear equations, emphasizing that variables must have an exponent of 1 and cannot be multiplied or in the denominator. Examples of non-linear equations are provided to illustrate these points.

What does the 'M' represent in the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

• The slope

• The y-intercept

• The constant term

• The x-coordinate

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a linear equation?

• Variables are not in the denominator

• Variables have an exponent of 1

• Variables are multiplied by each other

• Equation can be written in slope-intercept form

Why can't a linear equation have variables in the denominator?

• It would result in a negative exponent

• It would make the equation quadratic

• It would change the slope

• It would alter the y-intercept

In the equation y^2 - y = 9y, why is it not considered a linear equation?

• It has variables multiplied by each other

• It has a variable in the denominator

• It has a variable with an exponent greater than 1

• It lacks a y-intercept

What should you check to determine if an equation is linear?

• If it has more than two variables

• If it has a constant term

• If it can be written in slope-intercept form

• If it includes a quadratic term