Question

Is this a function? Justify your answer. x + 8y = 16

Answer 1

Yes, it is a function.

on rewriting the eqn,

x + 8y = 16

y = 16 - x

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For every changeable value of x, y changes.

X and y are interdependent variables. x being dependent and y independent.

Answer 2

Explanation:

X and Y are independent variables

Yes it is a function.