Determine Whether the Equation in One Variable Is Linear $$x ^ { 2 } - 2 = 9$$

question 74

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the equation in one variable is linear.
- $$x ^ { 2 } - 2 = 9$$

• A) linear
• B) not linear

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