SOLUTION: What is the difference between a linear and non-linear function? Justify you answer with an algebraic example

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Question 425816: What is the difference between a linear and non-linear function? Justify you answer with an algebraic example
Found 2 solutions by linh117, richard1234:
Answer by linh117(31) About Me  (Show Source):
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linear function-y=mx+b
non-linear-y=x2
y=1/x
y=squarerootx

Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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"Linear" means line, so linear functions are lines and are in the form y = mx+b, or when the slope is undefined, x = c.