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What are linear equations with the same solutions called?
They are called simultaneous equations.
A system of linear equations that has soluton is?
A system of linear equations that has at least one solution is called consistent.
Where the given equations are not linear?
Equations are not linear when they are quadratic equations which are graphed in the form of a parabola
How are linear equations and functions alike?
They are not. A vertical line is not a function so all linear equations are not functions. And all functions are not linear equations.
Is the equation 3x-4 equals 12 linear or non linear?
It is a linear equation. The highest power of x in the equation is 1 (3x1-4=12) so its "degree" is 1, and equations of "degree 1" are called linear equations.
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