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Linear Equation

A linear equation is a mathematical equation that represents a straight line when graphed on a two-dimensional plane. It consists of variables, coefficients, and constants, and can be written in the form of y = mx + b, where y represents the dependent variable, x represents the independent variable, m is the slope of the line, and b is the y-intercept.

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1. Mathematics: In algebra, solving linear equations is often taught as one of the fundamental concepts. For instance, the equation 3x - 2y = 8 is a linear equation in two variables, x and y.
2. Physics: Linear equations frequently appear in physics to describe the relationship between different variables. For example, the equation F = ma, which represents Newton's second law of motion, is a linear equation that relates force (F), mass (m), and acceleration (a).
3. Economics: Linear equations are utilized in economics to model various economic situations such as supply and demand curves. An example would be a linear supply equation like Qs = 2P + 10, where Qs represents the quantity supplied and P represents the price.

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