Determine Whether or Not the Equation Is Linear $$- 7.9 x + 1.2 = - 67.8 - 1.0 x$$

question 25

Multiple Choice

Determine whether or not the equation is linear.
- $$- 7.9 x + 1.2 = - 67.8 - 1.0 x$$

• A) \(\{ 8.7 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 10 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 8.9 \}\)
• D) \(\{ - 76 \}\)

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