Is this a function or non function

In part i, the independent variable, the one that is intentionally manipulated, in part ii, the independent variable changes the dependent variable, the one you measure the response in, is the same for parts i and ii. for both parts of the lab, the dependent variable

Solve the problem by making up an equation. a child is 12 years old, and his father is 32 years older. in how many years will the age of the father be 3 times the age of the child?

Write the slope intercept equation for line ab.