For this case we have that by definition, a linear equation is of the form:
[tex]ax + b = 0[/tex]
The variable (s) involved in the equation always have exponent 1.
Some examples of linear equations are:
[tex]x + 5 = 3y\\y + 6 = 3x\\y = 2x + 2[/tex]
Answer:
In a linear equation the variables have exponent 1.
[tex]y = 2x + 2[/tex]
