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Linear Function.
Linear Function - as a noun
A mathematical function whose graph (in cartesian coordinates with uniform scales) is a line in the plane.
Example: "The height (in centimeters) of a candle is a linear function of the amount of time (in hours) it has been burning."
Example Sentences
"A linear function is a mathematical function that can be defined by a straight line."
"In algebra, linear functions are represented by the equation y = mx + b."
"The graph of a linear function is always a straight line."
"The slope of a linear function determines its steepness."
"The y-intercept of a linear function is the point where the graph intersects the y-axis."