Determine Whether the Equation Defines Y as a Linear Function

question 178

Essay

Determine whether the equation defines y as a linear function of x. If so, write it in the form
y = mx + b . If not, answer non-linear.
x = 3y - 18

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Definitions:

Fairly-Priced Securities

Securities that are believed to be priced appropriately according to their risk level and the expected rate of return.

Positive Betas

A term referring to financial securities that have a beta greater than zero, indicating that their returns generally move in the same direction as the market.

Zero Alphas

Situations in which an investment performs exactly as expected according to its beta, showing neither added nor diminished value.

Risk-Free Rate

The theoretical rate of return of an investment with zero risk, often represented by government bonds.