Determine Whether or Not the Equation Is Linear $2 x - 4 + 5 ( x + 1 ) = 6 x + 5$

question 449

Multiple Choice

Determine whether or not the equation is linear.
- $2 x - 4 + 5 ( x + 1 ) = 6 x + 5$

• A) \(\{ 2 \}\)
• B) \(\{ - 2 \rangle\)
• C) \(\{ 4 \}\)
• D) \(\{ - 4 \}\)

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