Determine Whether or Not the Equation Is Linear $$- 3 x + 1 = x - 5$$

question 473

Multiple Choice

Determine whether or not the equation is linear.
- $$- 3 x + 1 = x - 5$$

• A) \(\left\{ \frac { 4 } { 3 } \right\}\)
• B) \(\left\{ \frac { 3 } { 2 } \right\}\)
• C) \(\{ 1 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 2 \}\)

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