Mathematics A-Level
linear operator
What linear operator means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for WJEC.
Definition of linear operator
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Reference: WJEC
Differentiation is one: the constant multiple rule gives d/dx(c f(x)) = c f'(x), and the sum and difference rule gives d/dx(f(x) ± g(x)) = f'(x) ± g'(x).
Topics that use linear operator
- Differentiation (AS Unit 1: Pure Mathematics A) (WJEC A-Level)
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