SOLUTION: IS the relation defined by y^2+2x=5 a function of x?
A) yes, because you can solve for y
B) no, because you cannot solve for a unique y.
C) No, because you cannot solve for y
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Question 301349: IS the relation defined by y^2+2x=5 a function of x?
A) yes, because you can solve for y
B) no, because you cannot solve for a unique y.
C) No, because you cannot solve for y.
D) Yes, because you can graph the relation
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
For one unique x value, you have two distinct (not unique) y values.
Therefore it is not a function.
.
.
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B) no, because you cannot solve for a unique y.
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