Question

Which of these equations represent functions where x is the input and y is the output? Select each correct answer.

A- x=5
B- y=4
C- y=3x
D- x=3y
E- x+y=5

Answer 1

The first equation is a constant. There is no input necessary, and the output remains 5.
The second equation is also a constant. The output is 4.
In the third equation, y depends on what value of x you use. x is the input and y is the output.
In the fourth equation, x depends on what value of y you use. The way it is written, y is the input and x is the output.
In the last equation, either x or y could be the input. The other variable would change depending on which variable you replace with a number.