Determine if the function y=x5−13

Question

, x≠0
, is a linear or nonlinear function. Enter 1 if the function is linear. Enter 2 if the function is nonlinear.(1 point)
Remaining Attempts : 3

Answer 1

The function \( y = x^5 - 13 \) is a polynomial function of degree 5. Since it is not of the form \( y = mx + b \) (where \( m \) and \( b \) are constants), it is classified as a nonlinear function.

Therefore, the answer is: 2 (nonlinear function).