How can I transform a parabolic or hyperbolic graph into a linear one?

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The discussion focuses on transforming parabolic and hyperbolic graphs into linear representations. The equation provided, m + 4 = nE2 - 6, simplifies to m = n² - 10, indicating a parabolic graph. To achieve a linear graph, participants suggest plotting n² on the horizontal axis instead of n, marking values such as 0, 1, 4, 9 at equal intervals. For hyperbolic graphs, a similar adjustment is required on the m-axis.

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-m is the responding variable, n is the manipluated variable
-the equation is m + 4 = nE2 - 6
-so to graph our equation we have m = n(squared) - 10
-our graph is parabolic

ok that's no problem.

The question I have is what is the procedure to take one of these graphs and make it linear weather it be parabolic or hyperbolic?

Thank you guys.
 
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meeklobraca said:
The question I have is what is the procedure to take one of these graphs and make it linear weather it be parabolic or hyperbolic?

Thank you guys.

Hi meeklobraca! :smile:

Just put n² along the bottom axis, instead of n.

In other words, mark 0, 1, 4, 9, … at equal intervals along the axis. :smile:

(and if it was hyperbolic, you'd have to do the same for the m-axis :wink:)
 

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