Change of Variables(nonlinear function to a linear one)

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The discussion focuses on transforming a nonlinear function, specifically f(x) = ax/(b+x), into a linear form suitable for linear regression analysis. The user attempts to apply change of variables, exploring methods such as taking the reciprocal and log transformation, but encounters challenges due to the variable x appearing in the denominator. The goal is to express the function in the linear form F(x) = AX + B, which is essential for applying linear regression techniques effectively.

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Homework Statement


I'm given a nonlinear model which I am trying to perform a linear regression on. I need to use change of variables in order to convert the nonlinear model into a linear one.

Homework Equations


I am given [tex]f(x) = \frac{ax}{b+x}[/tex] where a and b are just parameters.
I need to use change of varibles to change this function into a form of [tex]F(x) = AX + B[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution


I have tried to take the reciprocal of both sides to get
[tex]\frac{1}{y} = \frac{b+x}{ax} = \frac{b}{ax} + \frac{1}{a}[/tex] , only problem with that is that the x is in the denominator. I have also tried using log transformation to both sides without success. Any help is appreciated thanks!
 
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I would rewrite it as b*f(x) - ax = x*f(x)

or in matrix form

[tex]\left(\begin{array}{cc}x_{1}&f(x_{1})\\x_{2}&f(x{2})\\.&.\\.&.\\.&.\\x_{n}&f(x_{n})\end{array}\right) \left(\begin{array}{cc}-a\\b\end{array}\right) = \left(\begin{array}{cc}x{1}*f(x_{1})\\x{2}*f(x{2})\\.\\.\\.\\x_{n}*f(x_{n})\end{array}\right)[/tex]
 

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