Determine Whether or Not the Equation Is Linear $$\frac { x + 2 } { 4 } = \frac { x + 7 } { 8 }$$

question 411

Multiple Choice

Determine whether or not the equation is linear.
- $$\frac { x + 2 } { 4 } = \frac { x + 7 } { 8 }$$

• A) \(\{ 3 \}\)
• B) \(\left\{ \frac { 13 } { 2 } \right\}\)
• C) \(\{ 1 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 11 \}\)

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