Determine Whether the Equation Defines Y as a Function of X

question 254

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the equation defines y as a function of x.
- $$y = | x |$$

• A) function
• B) not a function

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Definitions:

Marginal Product

The additional output generated by employing one more unit of a particular input, keeping other inputs constant.

Units of Labor

Measurements used to quantify the work input by labor forces, often referring to hours worked or number of workers.

Diminishing Returns

A principle stating that if one input in the production of a commodity is increased while all other inputs are held fixed, a point will eventually be reached at which additions of the input yield progressively smaller, or diminishing, increases in output.

Marginal Product Curve

A graphical representation that shows how the addition of one more unit of a resource to production affects the output of a product.