linear equation

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Definitions of linear equation words

noun linear equation a first-order equation involving two variables: its graph is a straight line in the Cartesian coordinate system. 1
noun linear equation any equation such that the sum of two solutions is a solution, and a constant multiple of a solution is a solution. 1
noun linear equation a polynomial equation of the first degree, such as x + y = 7 0
noun linear equation an algebraic equation whose variable quantity or quantities are in the first power only and whose graph is a straight line (Ex.: 2x + 3y - 5 = 0) 0

before 1810

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First recorded in 1810-20

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