If 2 plus 2 is four... then what the hell is this?
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Any equation with a product of variables, or with a variable in an exponent or denominator, is <em>not a linear equation</em>. Here, "product of variables" includes powers and roots—any expression with an exponent other than 1, or a total of exponents other than 1.
There are different formulas for each different shape.