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Record 1 1999-09-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Analytical Functions (Math.)
  • Quantum Statistics
CONT

The general nonlinear [equation or relationship] i.e. involving xy or powers of x or y other than the first is frequently of the form with no constant term y=axb. ... This function is called a power function.

OBS

In the formula y=axb, "b" is an exponent.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fonctions mathématiques analytiques
  • Statistique quantique
CONT

[...] une équation dans laquelle entrent xy ou x ou y à un degré supérieur au premier a souvent sans terme constant la forme y=axb. [...] Cette fonction est appelée «fonction puissance».

OBS

La lettre b est un exposant dans l'équation y=axb.

Spanish

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