On a baseline level, a linear equation refers to a particular equation that is graphed on a straight line. Additionally, a linear equation possesses on the line one variable that is commonly referred to as X and X will always be of a degree that is 1 at most.
Finally, the introduction must conclude with a clear statement of the overall point you want to make in the paper. This is called your âthesis statement.â It is the narrowest part of your inverted pyramid, and it states exactly what your essay will be arguing.
1 The main portion of your essay will consist of arguments to support and defend your thesis. 2  APA style does not require a labeled thesis statement but often requires an abstract. 3  MLA style requires a thesis statement.