as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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explain the differences between linear and nonlinear equations.
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linear equations contain only one independent variable and the resulting line is always straight. nonlinear equations contain more than one independent variable and the resulting graph is usually curved. nonlinear equations are more complicated than linear equations and may not have an exact solution.
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