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How many points need to be removed from this graph so that it will be a function

How many points need to be removed from this graph so that it will be a function-example-1
User Just Jake
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Answer:

3 points are needed for it to pass the vertical test

Explanation:

User Dhanunjay Mamidi
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verteical line test
we should be able to draw a verteical (up to down) line and never hit any 2 points with the same line (line has to be paralell to y axis)

we have 3 pairs of points that are above each other (at x=-3 and x=1 and x=2)

we need to remove 3 points
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