Which of the following is a linear (or simple) equation in one variable? Give reasons. [4 MARKS]

(i) $x^{2} = 5$

(ii) $x + y = 4$

(iii) $x + 6 = 9$

(iv) $x^{2} + y^{2} = 9$

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(i) $x^{2} = 5$ is not a linear equation since the highest exponent of the variable is 2.

(ii) $x + y = 4$ has two variables in it. So, it is not a linear equation.

(iii) $x + 6 = 9$ is a linear equation in one variable.

(iv) $x^{2} + y^{2} = 9$ has two variables in it, and the highest exponent is 2. So, it is not a linear equation.

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