SOLUTION: I am having a hard time figuring how to determine if an equation is a function.

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Question 1038731: I am having a hard time figuring how to determine if an equation is a function.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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This depends on for which variable you want as the function's definition; and whether the variable can be isolated as solved. Then, the variable can have only one value for any input. If more than one value for any input, then not a function. Examples you have can help illustrate.