Determine Whether the Equation Defines Y as a Function of X

question 213

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the equation defines y as a function of x.
- $$y = \frac { 5 x + 3 } { x + 2 }$$

• A) function
• B) not a function

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Definitions:

Biological Perspective

An approach in psychology that examines psychological disorders and behaviors from a biological standpoint, focusing on genetics, neurotransmitters, and the anatomy of the brain.

Cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach that focuses on how people think, understand, and know about the world.

Evolutionary Perspective

A theoretical approach in psychology that explains human behavior and mental processes in terms of their adaptive value and evolutionary history.

Psychodynamic Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes (for example, wishes and fears of which we're not fully aware), and contends that childhood experiences are crucial in shaping adult personality.