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No they are not. Linear equations are simply equations that can be placed in the form $\"Ax%2BBy=C\"$ while linear functions are equations that fit the form $\"y=mx%2Bb\"$ or $\"f%28x%29=mx%2Bb\"$ . Both have a linear form, but a function is specific in that it must pass the vertical line test.\r
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