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Algebra

Alegra is the study of operations and their application to solving equations.

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Linear function

Mathematics; Algebra

A function is a linear function if and only if its domain is the set of all real numbers and its equation can be written in the form y = ''mx + b''.

Linear programming

Mathematics; Algebra

A branch of mathematics based on the maximum-minimum property.

Linear term of a quadratic equation

Mathematics; Algebra

The term bx in an equation of the form y = ax^2+ bx + c.

Literal equation

Mathematics; Algebra

An equation in which con- stants are represented by letters.

Logarithmic function

Mathematics; Algebra

For all positive real numbers x and b, b ¹ 1, there is a real number v such that v = logbx if and only if x = b^x

Lowest terms (simplest form)

Mathematics; Algebra

A fraction is expressed in lowest terms when its numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1 or - 1.

Main diagonal of a square matrix

Mathematics; Algebra

The diagonal from the upper left to the lower right.

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