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What are linear and non-linear?


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Linear equation:

  • An equation where the highest exponent of a variable is one.
  • A linear equation is of the form, y=mx+c. where m is a slope and c is a constant
  • The graph of the equation is a straight line.
  • Example: y=3x+5

Non-Linear equation:

  • An equation where the highest exponent of variables is 2 or more.
  • A simple non-linear equation is of the form: ax2+by2=c.
  • The graph of the equation is a curve.
  • Example: x2+y2=6


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