Precalculus (6th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Graphs and Functions - Chapter 2 Test Prep - Review Exercises - Page 297: 27

Answer

The given equation does not define $y$ as a function of $x$.

Work Step by Step

For each value of $x$, the equation gives two values of $y$. Example: When $x=6$, the possible values of $y$ are $2$ and $-2$. Therefore, the given equation does not define $y$ as a function of $x$.
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