Which equation represents a linear function? (5 points)

Equation 1: y = 2x + 1
Equation 2: y2 = 3x + 1
Equation 3: y = 5x5 − 1
Equation 4: y = 4x4 − 1

Equation 1

Equation 2

Equation 3

Equation 4

Equation 1: y = 2x + 1 is a linear function.