Linear and Non-Linear Expressions

The video tutorial covers the definitions and characteristics of linear and non-linear expressions, focusing on the role of exponents. It includes exercises to identify and categorize expressions, examples to illustrate concepts, and guidance on transforming verbal statements into mathematical expressions. The session concludes with a recap of key points.

What is a key characteristic of a linear expression?

• The exponent of x is always 2.

• The expression is a fraction.

• The expression includes a square root.

• The exponent of x is either 0 or 1.

Which of the following expressions is non-linear?

• 9 - x^2

• 2x + 5

• 5x + 3

• 7x - 4

How would you classify the expression 4x^2 - 9?

• Linear

• Neither

• Both

• Non-linear

What is the result of multiplying 6 by the reciprocal of the quotient of a number and 7?

• x/42

• 7x/6

• 42/x

• 6x/7

Which expression represents 'twice a number subtracted from four times a number'?

• 4x + 2x

• 4x - 2x

• 2x - 4x

• 2x + 4x

What is the classification of the expression 'the sum of a square of six and a number'?

• Linear

• Non-linear

• Both

• Neither

How do you express 'the cube of a positive number divided by the square of the same number'?

• x^3 * x^2

• x^2 * x^3

• x^2 / x^3

• x^3 / x^2

What is the result of adding four consecutive numbers starting from x?

• 4x + 4

• 4x + 10

• 4x + 3

• 4x + 6

Which expression is linear: '4 subtracted from the reciprocal of a number'?

• 1/x - 4

• 4 - 1/x

• 4x - 1

• x - 4

What happens to an expression if the exponent is zero?

• It becomes negative.

• It becomes undefined.

• It becomes one.

• It becomes zero.