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Linear equations provide information on how quickly data is rising or falling, known as the slope of the equation. Find a real-world application of a linear equation and discuss the meaning of the equation. Explain how the values of the slope affect the overall meaning of the equation.

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This solution gives a real life example of a linear equation and explains how the slope will affect the meaning of this function.

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A real world example of how a linear equation can be used is with simple interest. A sample equation would be:

Value = Investment * Time * ...

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