Question

The degree of linear equation in one variable is _______

(a) 1

(b) 2

(c) 3

(d) 4

The question was posed to me in quiz.

This interesting question is from Applications of Linear Equation (Just Solving the Equations) topic in chapter Linear Equations in One Variable of Mathematics – Class 8

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) 1

For explanation I would say: Degree is the highest power of any equation.

In any linear equation the highest power is 1

Hence the degree of linear equation in one variable is 1.