Question

Is `x^2(1/y)=3` a linear function?

Answer 1

No, `x^2(1/y) = 3` is not a linear function.

Explanation:

To be linear, there are certain conditions which must be met.

1) No variable can have an exponent other than `+1`.
2) No variable can be in a denominator.
3) No variable can be inside absolute value lines.
4) No variable can be part of a radicand.
5) No term can have more than one variable.

The function `x^2(1/y) = 3` violates both conditions 1 and 2. Therefore it is not a linear function.