Determine Whether or Not the Equation Is Linear $2 x + 5 ( x - 2 ) = 16 x$

question 15

Multiple Choice

Determine whether or not the equation is linear.
- $2 x + 5 ( x - 2 ) = 16 x$

• A) Linear
• B) Not linear

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