linear function
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of linear function
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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The natural logarithm of the reaction rate constant is a linear function of the inverse of the temperature in Kelvin degrees.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Usually, when a linear function uses real-world data, different letters are used to represent the variables, instead of using only and .
From Textbooks ● Sep. 23, 2020
Use the slope formula to find the slope of the linear function satisfying the condition below.
From Textbooks ● Sep. 23, 2020
The next function we will look at is also not a linear function so the graph will not be a line.
From Textbooks ● May 6, 2020
Rank, from the operators at planetary-population levels up to and including the Eddorian Directorate, will be a linear function of ability.
From Triplanetary by Smith, E. E. (Edward Elmer)
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