SOLUTION: determine whether the equation defines y as a function of x. 8x^2 + 3y^2 = 1
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Question 632890: determine whether the equation defines y as a function of x. 8x^2 + 3y^2 = 1
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
determine whether the equation defines y as a function of x. 8x^2 + 3y^2 = 1
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Divide thru by 24 to get:
x^2/3 + y^2/8 = 24
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This is an ellipse with center at zero
y is not a function of x because there are
2 y-values for some of the x-values in the domain.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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