Explain what it means for a pattern to be a function

It is relatively easy to determine whether an equation is a function by solving for y. When you are given an equation and a specific value for x, there should only be one corresponding y-value for that x-value. For example, y = x + 1 is a function because y will always be one greater than x.

Step-by-step explanation:

53/12 or 4

Step-by-step explanation:

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change the mixed fractions into improper fractions

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find the LCD and combine

53/12 or 4