Determine Whether the Formula Determines Y as a Function of X

question 280

True/False

Determine whether the formula determines y as a function of x.
- $$y ^ { 2 } = ( x - 6 ) ( x + 1 )$$

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Definitions:

Price-earnings Ratio

A valuation ratio of a company's current share price compared to its per-share earnings.

Bonds Payable

A financial accounting term that refers to the bonds a company has issued that must be repaid at a future date.

Earnings Per Share

A company's net profit divided by the number of its outstanding shares, indicating the profitability per share of stock.

Acid-test Ratio

A financial metric that measures a company's ability to pay its current liabilities without relying on the sale of inventory.