SOLUTION: Are linear equations and functions the same? Why or Why not?

Question 236876: Are linear equations and functions the same? Why or Why not?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Linear equations are also functions depending on the type of question.
They both form straight lines. This is why they are called linear.
The word linear means line.
They are also the same thing in terms of graphing.
When graphing a linear equation and/or linear function, they both form a straight line on the xy-plane.
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