Question

Create a linear function please

Answer 1

y=x

Answer 2

Are you familiar with what a linear function is in general? It is a polynomial of degree "1". If you look at the slope-intercept form for a line, the general form is already present there:

y = mx + b

Here, the exponent on the "x" term is an assumed "1". The "b" is for "x" to the "zero" power.

Here is a very good website for further info:

http://www.algebra-class.com/linear-functions.html

Answer 3

thanks!

Answer 4

So, the general form, which is also the slope-intercept form:

y = mx + b

can be used to create any linear function, not just linear functions as in the first post to your question that must go through the origin.

Answer 5

You are welcome! So, just fill in anything you want for "m" and "b".