@peachpi The relation described in this statement can be classified as which of the following? The area of a circle depends on the length of the radius.

a relation only

a function only

both a relation and a function

neither a relation nor a function

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@peachpi The relation described in this statement can be classified as which of the following? The area of a circle depends on the length of the radius.
		
a relation only
		
a function only
		
both a relation and a function
		
neither a relation nor a function

mathmate · Answer

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