Two equations are shown:

Equation A

y = - 5x - 3

Equation B

y = 4x + 5

Which statement best compares the graphs of the two equations?

Both are nonlinear.

Both are linear.

Equation A is nonlinear and equation B is linear.

Equation A is linear and equation B is a nonlinear.

Question

Dirt

9 June, 04:32

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Answers (2)

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Rowan Jones · Answer 1

Both are linear because they're on the format of y=mx+b. m = slope and b = the y-intercept

Edwin Schmidt · Answer 2

the answer is "Both are nonlinear."

Two equations are shown:Equation Ay = - 5x - 3Equation By = 4x + 5Which statement best compares the graphs of the two equations?Both are nonlinear.Both are linear.Equation A is nonlinear and equation B is linear.Equation A is linear and equation B is a nonlinear.