Geradengleichung

equation of a line (mathematics)

noun ah-zuem-PTOH-te Rare

Usage Note

Geradengleichung beschreibt eine Gerade in der Koordinatengeometrie, typischerweise in der Form y = mx + b (Steigung m, y-Achsenabschnitt b). Schulstoff ab Klasse 7/8.

Examples

"Stellen Sie die Geradengleichung für die Steigung zwei auf."

Natural Translation

Write down the equation of the line for the slope two.

Literal Translation

Set up the straight-line equation for the slope two.

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