#[Linear model][Modelo lineal]#
To mathematically model a situation means to represent it in mathematical terms. The particular representation used is called a
mathematical model of the situation. A
linear model is a linear function used to represent particular situation.
$f(x) = mx + b \qquad$ \t
Examples
#[The temperature $T$ is now 10°F and increasing by 20°F per hour.][La temperatura $T$ ahora está 10°F y aumentando por 20°F por hora.]#
#[Model:][Modelo:]#
$T(t) = 10 + 20t\qquad$ \t