SOLUTION: 16. Tell whether the following equation determines y to be a function of x: y2 = x + 3

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Question 620988: 16. Tell whether the following equation determines y to be a function of x:
y2 = x + 3
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Graph it. If you can find ANY vertical line that intersects the graph in more than one place, then it is NOT a function.

John

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