Definition--Equation Concepts--Nonlinear Equation
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Definition--Equation Concepts--Nonlinear Equation

Nonlinear Equation

Nonlinear Equation

Topic

Equations

Definition

A nonlinear equation is an equation that graphs as a curve and does not form a straight line.

Description

Nonlinear equations are equations that involve variables raised to powers other than one or involve products of variables. For example, the equation 

y = x2 

is nonlinear because it graphs as a parabola. These equations are used to model more complex relationships than linear equations.

In real-world applications, nonlinear equations are used in fields like physics, biology, and economics to model phenomena such as growth rates and motion. Understanding nonlinear equations helps students analyze and interpret complex data, and solve advanced mathematical problems.

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Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.B.5, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.EE.B.4, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.REI.A.1
Grade Range 6 - 12
Curriculum Nodes Algebra
    • Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities
        • Applications of Equations and Inequalities
Copyright Year 2014
Keywords equations, solving equations, definitions, glossary terms