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Does the equation xy + 6y = 9 define y as a function of x?
O Yes
O No

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Answer:

no. a function doesnt contain an = sign

Step-by-step explanation:

User Bill Karwin
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Answer:

Yes, it is a function.

Step-by-step explanation:

xy + 6y = 9

y(x + 6) = 9

y = 9/(x + 6)

It is a inverse variation function.

Where equation: xy = k ["k" is constant]

Each value of x corresponds to a single value of y.

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