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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

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a linear graph means that all the points are aligned in a straight line. A nonlinear graph has points in which do not connect to make a straight line

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The dots on a linear graph form a straight line. The dots on a non-linear graph do not form a straight line.

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