SOLUTION: determine whether the equation defines y as a function of x. -x+y^2=2

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Question 1058762: determine whether the equation defines y as a function of x.
-x+y^2=2
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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This is not a function because any value
I choose for +x+, here are 2 values
possible for +y+, positive and negative.
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In order to be a function +y+=+f%28x%29+ , there must
be a unique +y+ for each +x+
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For instance:
+x+=+1+
+y+=+1+ and +y+=+-1+