linear function

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Synonyms: line function, bilinear function, linear functions, liver function

Antonyms: line function, bilinear function, linear functions, liver function

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|mathematics}} Any function whose [[graph]] is a [[straight line]]: <math>f(x)=ax+b</math>
2. {{lb|en|mathematics}} Any function whose [[value]] on the [[sum]] of two elements is the sum of the values of the function on the two elements and whose value on the product of a [[scalar]] times an element is the scalar times the value of the function on the element: <math>f(ax+by)=af(x)+bf(y)</math>

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