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Which of the following best describes a linear function in calculus and related areas?
Which of the following best describes a linear function in calculus and related areas?
- A polynomial function of degree zero or one (correct)
- A function that is a linear map
- A function that is a polynomial of degree one or less
- A function whose graph is a straight line
What is the term used to distinguish a linear function from an affine function?
What is the term used to distinguish a linear function from an affine function?
- Polynomial function
- Linear map
- Affine function (correct)
- Degree zero
What is the general form of a linear function of one variable?
What is the general form of a linear function of one variable?
- $f(x) = ax + b$ (correct)
- $f(x) = \frac{1},{x}$
- $f(x) = x^2 + 2x$
- $f(x) = \sqrt{x}$
What is the slope of a nonvertical line in a linear function?
What is the slope of a nonvertical line in a linear function?
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If the gradient of a linear function is positive, what can be said about the slope of the line?
If the gradient of a linear function is positive, what can be said about the slope of the line?
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