Difference between revisions of "Linear function"
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| − | A '''linear function''' is a degree 1 [[polynomial]]; every degree 1 polynomial is a linear function. | + | A '''linear function''' is a degree 1 [[polynomial]]; every degree 1 polynomial is a linear function. Linear functions can be written in the form <math>f(x) = mx + b</math>, where x is a variable and m and b are real numbers. |
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Revision as of 20:27, September 6, 2007
A linear function is a degree 1 polynomial; every degree 1 polynomial is a linear function. Linear functions can be written in the form <math>f(x) = mx + b</math>, where x is a variable and m and b are real numbers.