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Provide an example of a real life application using linear functions. Please state what the application is, give the equation of the linear function, and state what x and y represent.

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Linear functions are used in real life applications to depict unique relationships between two variables.

Example 1: The relation between Centigrade and Fahrenheit is always given as C=(F-32)*(5/9), which is a real life example of Linear Equations ...

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