{"id":667718,"date":"2023-08-28T15:55:03","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T10:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=667718"},"modified":"2025-07-25T17:27:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T11:57:05","slug":"linear-functions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/linear-functions\/","title":{"rendered":"Linear Functions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' style='display:block'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/linear-functions\/#Introduction_to_Linear_Function\" title=\"Introduction to Linear Function\">Introduction to Linear Function<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/linear-functions\/#What_is_Linear_function\" title=\"What is Linear function\">What is Linear function<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/linear-functions\/#What_is_non-linear_function\" title=\"What is non-linear function\">What is non-linear function<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/linear-functions\/#Graph_of_linear_function\" title=\"Graph of linear function\">Graph of linear function<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/linear-functions\/#Linear_function_formula\" title=\"Linear function formula\">Linear function formula<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/linear-functions\/#Characteristics_of_linear_function\" title=\"Characteristics of linear function\">Characteristics of linear function<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/linear-functions\/#Linear_function_examples\" title=\"Linear function examples\">Linear function examples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/linear-functions\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/linear-functions\/#Frequently_asked_questions_on_Linear_Function\" title=\"Frequently asked questions on Linear Function\">Frequently asked questions on Linear Function<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/linear-functions\/#What_does_a_negative_slope_in_a_linear_function_indicate\" title=\"What does a negative slope in a linear function indicate? \">What does a negative slope in a linear function indicate? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/linear-functions\/#What_is_linear_function_with_example\" title=\"What is linear function with example? \">What is linear function with example? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/linear-functions\/#What_defines_a_linear_function\" title=\"What defines a linear function? \">What defines a linear function? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/linear-functions\/#What_is_a_formula_for_linear_function\" title=\"What is a formula for linear function? \">What is a formula for linear function? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/linear-functions\/#How_are_functions_being_linear\" title=\"How are functions being linear? \">How are functions being linear? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/linear-functions\/#What_are_2_examples_of_linear\" title=\"What are 2 examples of linear? \">What are 2 examples of linear? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/linear-functions\/#What_is_linear_function_in_LPP\" title=\"What is linear function in LPP? \">What is linear function in LPP? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/linear-functions\/#What_is_linear_and_non-linear_examples\" title=\"What is linear and non-linear examples \">What is linear and non-linear examples <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/linear-functions\/#What_are_the_types_of_linear\" title=\"What are the types of linear? \">What are the types of linear? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/linear-functions\/#Is_a_table_linear_function\" title=\"Is a table linear function? \">Is a table linear function? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/linear-functions\/#hat_is_non-linear_in_math\" title=\"hat is non-linear in math?\">hat is non-linear in math?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_Linear_Function\"><\/span>Introduction to Linear Function<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Linear functions are fundamental ideas in mathematics and have applications in physics, economics, and engineering. When plotted on a Cartesian plane, these functions illustrate a simple connection between two variables, resulting in a straight-line graph. Understanding linear functions is essential for understanding more complicated mathematical ideas and applications..<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Linear_function\"><\/span>What is Linear function<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A linear function is a mathematical <strong>function<\/strong> that has the formula f(x) = mx + b, where \u2018m&#8217; and &#8216;b&#8217; are constants and &#8216;x&#8217; is the independent variable. The variable \u2018m&#8217; denotes the line&#8217;s slope, while &#8216;b&#8217; represents the y-intercept, or the point at which the line crosses the y-axis. The slope controls the function&#8217;s rate of change, whereas the y-intercept provides the function&#8217;s value at x = 0..<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_non-linear_function\"><\/span>What is non-linear function<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Non-linear functions, unlike linear functions, do not have a constant rate of change. A non-linear function&#8217;s graph does not form a straight line in the Cartesian plane. It might instead have curves, parabolas, exponential growth, or other complicated forms. Non-linear functions have more complicated shapes, and their rates of change vary throughout the curve.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Graph_of_linear_function\"><\/span>Graph of linear function<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A linear function&#8217;s graph is always a straight line. The slope&#8217;m&#8217; specifies the steepness or direction of the line, whereas the y-intercept &#8216;b&#8217; specifies where the line intersects the y-axis. Positive slopes cause the line to climb from left to right, whereas negative slopes lead it to descend from left to right. If the slope is zero, the line becomes horizontal; otherwise, the line becomes vertical.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-667720 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/linear-function-graph-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"linear function graph\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/linear-function-graph-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/linear-function-graph-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/linear-function-graph-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/linear-function-graph.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Linear_function_formula\"><\/span>Linear function formula<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A linear function&#8217;s general formula is f(x) = mx + b, where &#8216;f(x)&#8217; is the dependent variable, &#8216;x&#8217; is the independent variable,&#8217;m&#8217; is the slope, and &#8216;b&#8217; is the y-intercept. This formula allows us to get the function value for any given &#8216;x&#8217; value and aids in visualising the linear function.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics_of_linear_function\"><\/span>Characteristics of linear function<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Linear functions have numerous important properties:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Constant Rate of Change:<\/strong> Because the slope &#8216;m&#8217; remains constant throughout the function, the rate of change is constant.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Straight-Line Graph:<\/strong> A straight line is formed when a graph is drawn on a Cartesian plane.<\/li>\n<li>A linear function has a single unique solution for each value of &#8216;x.&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>Changes in the independent variable &#8216;x&#8217; result in a proportionate change in the dependent variable &#8216;f(x).&#8217;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Linear_function_examples\"><\/span>Linear function examples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Example 1:<\/strong> Consider the linear function f(x) = 2x + 3. Find the value of &#8216;f(x)&#8217; when x = 5.<\/p>\n<p>Solution: Linear Function f(x) = 2x + 3. To generate the output, this function takes an input value, multiplies it by 2, and then adds 3.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>f(5) = 2(5) + 3<\/li>\n<li>f(5) = 10 + 3<\/li>\n<li>f(5) = 13L<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Therefore, the value of f(5) is 131<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example 2:<\/strong> The cost of producing x units of a product is given by the linear function C(x) = 50x + 200. Find the cost when x = 10.<\/p>\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>C(10) = 50(10) + 200<\/li>\n<li>C(10) = 500 + 200<\/li>\n<li>C(10) = 700<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Linear functions, which express a straight-line relationship between two variables, are essential notions in mathematics. Understanding their properties, graphs, and formulae lets us to analyse and make educated judgements about many real-world challenges. Furthermore, distinguishing between linear and non-linear functions is critical for understanding more complex mathematical ideas and applications. With a strong understanding of linear functions, one may investigate increasingly sophisticated mathematical models and their real-world applications.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_on_Linear_Function\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions on Linear Function<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_negative_slope_in_a_linear_function_indicate\"><\/span>What does a negative slope in a linear function indicate? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t A negative slope shows that the slope of the line reduces as the value of 'x' rises. On the graph, the line slants downhill from left to right. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_linear_function_with_example\"><\/span>What is linear function with example? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t linear function is a mathematical function that describes the connection between two variables in a straight line. It has the formula f(x) = mx + b, where 'm' is the slope reflecting the rate of change and 'b' is the y-intercept, or point at which the line contacts the y-axis. Consider a car rental business that costs a $30 fixed fee plus $0.25 every mile travelled. The total cost 'C' is calculated as C(x) = 0.25x + 30, where 'x' is the number of miles travelled. This linear function calculates the total cost of automobile rental based on the distance travelled. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_defines_a_linear_function\"><\/span>What defines a linear function? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt has the formula f(x) = mx + b, where \u2018m' indicates the slope, which determines the rate of change, and 'b' is the y-intercept, which is the point where the line contacts the y-axis. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_formula_for_linear_function\"><\/span>What is a formula for linear function? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA linear function has the formula f(x) = mx + b, where 'f(x)' represents the dependent variable, 'x' represents the independent variable,'m' represents the slope (rate of change), and 'b' represents the y-intercept (value at x = 0). A straight-line relationship between two variables on a Cartesian plane is defined by this formula. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_functions_being_linear\"><\/span>How are functions being linear? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLinear functions are those that have a straight-line connection between two variables on a Cartesian plane. The linearity is determined by the formula f(x) = mx + b, where'm' represents the constant slope and 'b' is the constant y-intercept. Linear functions are distinguished by the simplicity of a straight-line connection. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_2_examples_of_linear\"><\/span>What are 2 examples of linear? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHere are two instances of linear functions: Cost function: C(x) = 0.5x + 100, where 'x' is the quantity produced and the cost per item is $0.5 with a constant cost of $100. Temperature conversion: F(x) = 1.8x + 32, where 'x' is the Celsius temperature, and 'F(x)' is the Fahrenheit equivalent using the linear conversion formula. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_linear_function_in_LPP\"><\/span>What is linear function in LPP? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA linear function in Linear Programming Problems (LPP) refers to the objective function or the constraints with variables of degree one. The goal is to optimise this function while keeping linear restrictions in mind, which are expressed as linear inequalities or equations. Linear functions in LPP serve an important role in solving real-world issues such as resource allocation and production planning. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_linear_and_non-linear_examples\"><\/span>What is linear and non-linear examples <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLinear Example: The cost of renting a car for $30 plus $0.25 per mile is a linear function, C(x) = 0.25x + 30, where 'x' is the number of miles travelled. Non-linear Example: Bacterial population increase, in which the number of bacteria doubles every hour, is a non-linear function due to its exponential development. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_types_of_linear\"><\/span>What are the types of linear? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThere are two kinds of linear functions: Linear functions are represented by the equation f(x) = mx + b, which has a constant rate of change'm' and a y-intercept 'b.' A straight line is depicted on the graph. Affine Functions: Affine functions are similar to linear functions but may have an extra constant component. They are denoted by the equation f(x) = mx + b + c, where 'c' is a constant. The graph, too, is a straight line. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_table_linear_function\"><\/span>Is a table linear function? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNo, a table is not a linear function in and of itself. A table may include data points from a linear function, but it does not represent the function as a whole. When displayed on a Cartesian plane, a linear function is a mathematical connection between variables that is often expressed by an equation or formula (f(x) = mx + b). \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hat_is_non-linear_in_math\"><\/span>hat is non-linear in math?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIn mathematics, a non-linear relationship or function is one that does not form a straight line when plotted on a Cartesian plane. Non-linear functions do not vary at a constant pace and can take on a variety of forms, such as curves, parabolas, or exponential development. These functions are more complicated than linear functions, and they frequently include higher-order equations. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What does a negative slope in a linear function indicate? \",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"A negative slope shows that the slope of the line reduces as the value of 'x' rises. 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