Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 3 - Graphing Linear Functions - 3.2 - Linear Functions - Exercises - Page 118: 20

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 $y=4x(8-x)=32x-4x^{2}$ in the form $y=mx+b$. So, this equation cannot represent a linear function.
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