Determine whether x = y3 - 7 is a linear equation. If it is not, explain why it is not. The given equation is a linear equation. The given equation is not a linear equation because at least one of the variables has an exponent which is not one. The given equation is not a linear equation because it does not involve two variables and an equal sign. The given equation is not a linear equation because at least one of the variables is in the denominator of the fractio