GCSEOCRJ560

Linear function

Key term for OCR GCSE Mathematics, used in Function Graphs.

Definition

A function that produces a straight-line graph, taking the standard form $y = mx + c$ .

Exam Context

Linear function appears in OCR GCSE Mathematics revision content for Graphs of Equations and Functions, especially Function Graphs and Plotting Graphs.

Graphs of Equations and Functions Function Graphs Plotting Graphs

Study Pathways

Graphs of Equations and Functions

Function Graphs

Plotting Graphs

Ratio, Proportion and Rates Of Change

Ratio Calculations

Ratio Problems

Found in Revision Notes

Graphs of Equations and Functions

Plotting Graphs

Function Graphs • Plotting Graphs

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Ratio, Proportion and Rates Of Change

Ratio Problems

Ratio Calculations • Ratio Problems

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Related Key Terms

Asymptote Base Cartesian coordinates Constant of proportionality Cubic function Direct proportion Discontinuity Exponential growth

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