linear: LINE example--- line
non-linear: not a LINE example--- parabola
The other possibility is a graph with a non-linear scale. First a linear scale will have each unit represent the same amount, regardless of where you are on the scale.
A semilog scale, has a linear scale in the horizontal direction, and a logarithmic scale in the vertical direction. Exponential functions (such as ex & 10x), will graph as a straight line on this type of graph scale).
A logarithmic or log-log scale, has logarithmic scales on both horizontal and vertical axis. Power functions (such as sqrt(x), x2 and x3), graph as a straight line on these scales. See Related Link
nonlinear line
nonlinear graph
inverse linear or quadratic
No. A linear graph has the same slope anywhere.
makes it very easy to graph linear equations
A linear function would be represented by a straight line graph, so if it's not a straight line, it's nonlinear
A linear relation is a straight line. A non-linear relation is not - it mayor may not be be a curve.
Linear graphs make straight lines. Non-linear graphs make thins like parabolas, hyperbolas, and ellipses
Nonlinear relations are mathematical relationships between variables where the graph of the relationship is not a straight line. This means that as one variable changes, the other variable does not change by a constant rate, resulting in a curved or non-linear shape on a graph. Examples of nonlinear relations include quadratic functions, exponential functions, and trigonometric functions.
o function is given. However, if linear , then the rate of change is the same as the steepness of the graph line.
when you represent any equation in a graph it is said to be linear.Accordin to me , not having a definite equation , is said to be non-linear.
A nonlinear graph doesn't make a straight line.
3s=2t can also be written as 3y=2x or 3x=2y. Either way, it is linear. To find out if it is linear, simply graph it. If you can draw a completely vertical line through any point of the graph without intersecting more than one point of the graph, then it is linear. This equation (3s=2t), it is linear.
a graph that does not have a straight line
It can be thought of as a function that does not graph to a line when plotted. For example, y=4 or y=5x are linear. But y=x2 or y=x1/2 or y=ln(x) are not linear
A linear equation has the form of mx + b, while a quadratic equation's form is ax2+bx+c. Also, a linear equation's graph forms a line, while a quadratic equation's graph forms a parabola.
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