Determine whether the equation defines y as a linear function of x. If so, write it in the form

y = mx + b.
6x-9y^2+8=0

a. y=6x+8
b. y=6/9x-8
c. y=6x-8
d. y=6/9x+8
e. y isn't a linear function on x.

Thank you.

2 answers

You need to solve for y. Do you have any thoughts of what the answer is?
the graph of a linear function is a straight line.

Does y^2 define a straight line?