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Is x 2 = y a function?

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Answer:

yes

Explanation:

a

User Ladonna
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Hello!

The answer is:

Yes, the given equation is also a function. (it's a quadratic function)

Why?

We know a function exists when there is only one value of y (output) for each x (input).

We can easily know if an equation (relation) is also a function using the graphic method:

To know if a relation is a function, we need to graph it a draw a vertical line, if the line cut the graph in only one point, the relation is a function, otherwise, if the vertical line cuts the graph in two or more points, the relation is a not a function. Remember, the condition for a function is that there is only one output for each input.

Note: I have attached a picture for better understanding.

Have a nice day!

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