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Linear functions

The graph of the linear function f(x) = kx is also a ray, and at any point on the graph of the function, the slope of the ray is k. The area between the graph and the segment on the horizontal axis with endpoints (0,0) and (a,0) is ka2/2.

Graph of linear function f(x)=kx