Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 1 - Functions and Their Graphs - Section 1.1 Functions - 1.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page 54: 35

Answer

The equation defines $y$ is a function of $x$.

Work Step by Step

For an equation to be a function, it must satisfy the following requirement: Every value of $x$ must correspond to exactly one value of $y$. In this case it is true, because if we plug in any number in the place of $x$ the value of $y$ will be clear. For example, for $x=2$, $2x^2-3x+4=2(2^2)-3(2)+4=8-6+4=6$, therefore $y$ can only have $6$ as a value if $x=2$. Although it is not true the other way around, it does not matter. For example, there can be two $x$ values corresponding to $y=4$. $x_1=0$ and $x_2=1.5$. This is not a requirement for a function.
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