Answer
This equation cannot represent a linear function because it cannot be rewritten in the form $y=mx+b$.
Work Step by Step
We cannot rewrite the equation $y=x^{2}+13$ in the form $y=mx+b$. So, this equation cannot represent a linear function.
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