Literal Equations or Linear Equations

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    nycmathguy

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    I say F = ma is a literal equation because there are no numbers.

    I say y = 2x + 4 is a linear equation because it has numbers.

    You say?
     
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    A literal equation is an equation which consists primarily of letters. Formulas are an example of literal equations.

    Linear equation is an equation between two variables.
     
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    Are you saying my definition is wrong? The linear definition in terms of an equation between two variables not too clear. What do you mean "...an equation between two variables"?
     
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    you say y = 2x + 4 is a linear equation because it has numbers. -> not true

    it has two variables, x and y
     
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    I also say y = 2x + 4 is a linear equation because the highest power that it has is 1. It is also a linear equation because it forms a straight line on the xy-plane.
     
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