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What is the difference between a linear function and a linear
equation?

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While all linear equations produce straight lines when graphed, not all linear equations produce linear functions. In order to be a linear function, a graph must be both linear (a straight line) and a function (matching each x-value to only one y-value). ... is a linear equation but does not describe a function.

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