Determine If the Equation $x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } - 25 = 0$

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Essay

Determine if the equation $x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } - 25 = 0$ defines $y$ as a function of $x$ . Explain your answer.

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