Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Algebra: Graphs, Functions, and Linear Systems - 7.1 Graphing and Functions - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 417: 7

Answer

If an equation in two variables (x and y)yields precisely one value of y for each value x, we say that y is a function of x.

Work Step by Step

Consider an equation in two variables is\[ax+by+c=0\], The above equation describes y as a function of xif for each value of x, there exist unique value of y. Example: Consider an equation in two variables,\[y=5x-2\] It can be seen that for each value of x, there exist a unique value of y. Thus, for the provided equation y is a function of x.
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