Determine Whether the Equation Defines Y as a Function of X

question 14

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the equation defines y as a function of x.
-y = x²

• A) function
• B) not a function

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Definitions:

Simplify

The process of reducing an expression to its most basic form or smallest possible components.

Evaluate

Finding out the numerical value associated with an expression.

Ordered Pairs

A pair of elements arranged in a specific order, typically (x, y), representing coordinates on a Cartesian plane.

Function

A mathematical relation between a set of inputs and a set of possible outputs, where each input is related to exactly one output.