Which of the following represents a linear equation?

4 + 6 = 10

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\frac{3 x}{4} = 3 + y

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3 x^{2} + 5 y = 0

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5 y^{3} + y^{2} + 3 = 9

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Solution

The correct option is B $\frac{3 x}{4} = 3 + y$
In a linear equation, the highest power of any variable is 1. In $\frac{3 x}{4} = 3 + y$ the highest power of x is 1.
In 4 + 6 = 10 ,there is no variable, hence it is not an equation.
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