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OpenStudy (samsan9):

which of the following represents a function? A.) x=|y| B.) x^2+y^=49 C.) 7=2x^2-y D.) x=[[y]]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

To be a function for each value of x there is one and only one corresponding value of y.

OpenStudy (samsan9):

so it should be betweeen A and D?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Well let's look at A.....If x equals say 3. then y can equal what?

OpenStudy (samsan9):

3 could equal 1 or something

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If you plug in 3 for x the equation will look like 3=|y|. So how could y =1?

OpenStudy (samsan9):

so is there any difference between A and D?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3=|y|..what does |y| mean?

OpenStudy (samsan9):

doesnt that mean absolute value and what ever is outside is either positive or negative?

OpenStudy (samsan9):

it was C :/

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes

OpenStudy (xapproachesinfinity):

what would happen if we switch the variable like y=|x|, y=[[x]] for A and D

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