Algebra-1

The function f(x)=mx+b is an example of a linear function.

Here's why:

1. Definition of a Linear Function: A function is considered linear if it can be expressed in the form f(x)=ax+b, where a and b are constants. In your case, f(x)=mx+b, m (the coefficient of x) and b (the y-intercept) are constants.

2. Linearity: The graph of a linear function is a straight line, hence the term "linear". The function f(x)=mx+b describes a line where:

m is the slope...