What is a linear function?

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What is a linear function?

2006-10-12 11:49:52 · 3 answers · asked by Andi 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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A linear function is a function that is represented by a straight line. More precisely, both variables have exponents of 1.

2006-10-12 11:55:08 · answer #1 · answered by jjjones42003 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is when one variable is related to another in a linear (as opposed to a non-linear....quadratic, cubic, etc) fashon. Can be expressed as
y=a+bx

where b is some constant.

2006-10-12 18:57:19 · answer #2 · answered by Nic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

any function in which the independant and dependant variable have a constant relationship.

2006-10-12 18:53:24 · answer #3 · answered by Joel D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋