To find : The correct reasoning and the flaw.
M is correct, the example given by C is not a linear function.
Given information :
M says, "Every linear function has exactly one zero. It follows from the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra." C disagrees and gives example of a linear function
Explanation :
According to the Fundamental Theorem: Every polynomial equation of degree
So, the reasoning of M is correct as the degree of a linear function is
The example given by C is not a linear function, as the standard form of a linear function is:
So, the reasoning of C is wrong.
Therefore, M is correct, the example given by C is not a linear function.
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