Determine Whether the Linear Equation Defines $y$ To Be a Function Of

question 56

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the linear equation defines $y$ to be a function of $x$ . If so, find the domain and range. $y = \frac { 1 } { 3 } x - 1$

• A)domain: \(( - \infty , 0 )\) ; range: \(( 0 , \infty )\)
• B)domain: \(( 0 , \infty )\) ; range: \(( - \infty , \infty )\)
• C)domain: \(( - \infty , \infty )\) ; range: \(( - \infty , \infty )\)
• D)domain: \(( - \infty , \infty )\) ; range: \(( 0 , \infty )\)
• E) \(y\) is not a function of \(x\)

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