Question

Is the function linear or nonlinear?
y=1/x

Answer 1

It's a nonlinear function.

The linear function is of the form $y=mx+b$

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is nonlinear.

Step-by-step explanation:

y=mx+b

m is slope

b is y-intercept

y=1/x doesn't make any sense (to me anyway)

Sorry I'm late but I hope other people think this is helpful.  :)