SOLUTION: Tell whether the following equation determines y to be a function of x: y^2=x+3 a. yes b. no c. sometimes d. only when x= -1

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Question 207674: Tell whether the following equation determines y to be a function of x: y^2=x+3
a. yes
b. no
c. sometimes
d. only when x= -1

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Tell whether the following equation determines y to be a function of x: y^2=x+3
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y = +/-sqrt(x+3)
Ans: no
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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a. yes
b. no
c. sometimes
d. only when x= -1

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