Determine whether or not the equation is a linear equation in two variables 4x-2y=8

The equation is linear

Step-by-step explanation:

You can determine the type of equation based on the degree of the equation.

The degree is the value of the greatest exponent for a term. (Terms are numbers that are not separated by addition/subtraction).

In 4x-2y=8, there are no exponents but there are variables, meaning the degree is 1.

Table of degree vs equation types:

Degree Equation type

1 Linear

2 Quadratic

3 Cubic