Question

how do i determine if the formula y = -3x2 - 7x - 6 describes y as a function of x?

Answer 1

is the left hand side y only? no other constants or variables just plain and simple y?

Answer 2

it's an upside down parabola

Answer 3

but u can always graph it.

Answer 4

y is f(x), but i dont know how to explain if the formula describes y as a function of x

Answer 5

That mean is \(x=-3y^2-7y-6\) a function

Answer 6

...which is not.

Answer 7

if the left side is y...and the right side is a function of x..then y is a function of x...