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Linear Equation

Linear Equation

An equation that can be written in the form "linear polynomial = linear polynomial" or "linear polynomial = constant".

The following are examples of linear equations: 2x – 3 = 5, 4a + 9 = 8 – 9a, and 2x + 5y = 1.

 

 

See also

Linear polynomial, constant, equation of a line