QuestionDetermine if the following equations define as a function of : 28. , 31. , .
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STEP 1
Assumptions1. We are given three equations , , and . We need to determine whether each equation defines as a function of
STEP 2
A function is a relation between a set of inputs and a set of permissible outputs with the property that each input is related to exactly one output. In other words, for every value, there should be exactly one corresponding value.
STEP 3
Let's start with the first equation . For every value of , there is exactly one corresponding value of . So, is a function of in this equation.
STEP 4
Now let's consider the second equation . To see if is a function of , we can solve for .
STEP 5
olving for in the equation gives usand
STEP 6
This means that for some values of , there are two possible values of . Therefore, is not a function of in this equation.
STEP 7
Finally, let's consider the third equation . The absolute value function always gives a non-negative output for any input. Therefore, for every value of , there is exactly one corresponding value of . So, is a function of in this equation.
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