Algebraic structures and linear maps form a cornerstone in modern mathematics, underpinning areas as diverse as abstract algebra and functional analysis. Algebraic structures such as groups, rings, ...
An equation of the form \(y = mx + c\) where \(m\) and \(c\) are numbers, gives a straight line when values of \(x\) and corresponding values of \(y\) are plotted on a grid. A straight line is a ...