Question

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

8x^2+y^2=1

walk me through do not just answer im soo confused...

Answer 1

for any given x value, how many y values are possible?

Answer 2

I know....

Answer 3

lets say x=2. solve for y

Answer 4

its ummmmm

Answer 5

I'll guess 2

Answer 6

@Zaqewwe
can you solve
\[8x^2+y^2=1\] for \(y\)?
or, do you know what the graph looks like?

Answer 7

seem to have alot of... "hour ago" posts up this morning

Answer 8

maybe posted and then went back to sleep

Answer 9

y=square root of -8x^2 + 1

Answer 10

@satellite73