(mathematics) The branch of mathematics concerned with the minimization or maximization of a linear function of several variables and inequalities; used in many branches of industry to minimize costs or maximize production.

of, or relating to linear algebra

plural of linear pair

(mathematics) Any function whose graph is a straight line: f(x)=ax+b

plural of linear equation

(mathematics) A polynomial equation of the first degree (such as x = 2y - 7)

(linear algebra) a sum, each of whose summands is an appropriate vector times an appropriate scalar (or ring element)

(algebra) the state of being linearly independent

(algebra, uncountable) The state of being linearly dependent / (mathematics, countable) A linear relation between some appropriate things

(linear algebra) A map between vector spaces which respects addition and multiplication.