Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 2 - Section 2.5 - Linear Functions and Models - 2.5 Exercises - Page 195: 12

Answer

No, the function is not linear.

Work Step by Step

The given function f(x) = $\frac{2x-3}{x}$ is equivalent to f(x) = $2 + \frac{-3}{x}$. Since this function cannot be expressed in terms of f(x) = a + bx it is not changing by a constant value and hence, is not linear.
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