Elementary Algebra

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285194055
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-405-9

Chapter 3 - Equations and Problem Solving - 3.1 - Solving First-Degree Equations - Concept Quiz 3.1 - Page 99: 2

Answer

False

Work Step by Step

The $\text{degree}$ of an equation is determined by the highest power of the variables in the equation. Since the highest power of a variable in this equation is $2$, the equation is $\text{second-degree}$, not $\text{first-degree}$.
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