SOLUTION: Determine whether the equation defines y as a function of x. x^2 + y = 36; |x| - y = 4

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Question 180819: Determine whether the equation defines y as a function of x.
x^2 + y = 36;
|x| - y = 4
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Determine whether the equation defines y as a function of x.
x^2 + y = 36
Rearrange:
y = -x^2 + 36
Ans: y is a function of x.
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|x| - y = 4
Rearrange:
y = |x|-4
Ans: y is a function of x
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Stan H.