Determine Whether or Not the Equation Is Linear $6 x - 5 x ( x - 2 ) = 11 x$

question 480

Multiple Choice

Determine whether or not the equation is linear.
- $6 x - 5 x ( x - 2 ) = 11 x$

• A) Not linear
• B) Linear

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