Like the equation y = 2x + 3

I believe the answer is:

linear

(Other definitions for linear that I've seen before include "-- Motor; -- equation" , "Measured lengthwise" , "Straight; sequential" , "Involving one dimension only" , "Arranged in straight fashion" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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