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

Question

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= y is not a linear function on x

Thank you for your help.

Answer 1

parabola, not a line, because y is squared