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Does this graph represent a function? Why or why not?

Does this graph represent a function? Why or why not?-example-1
User Kestemont Max
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Answer:

No, because it fails the vertical line test

Explanation:

The vertical line test can easily be used to determine if a graph represents a function or not. It is also very simple.

At any point in the graph, draw a vertical line. If the line intersects the graph more than once, the graph is NOT a function.

In your case, this graph fails the vertical line test, so it is not a function.

Hope this helps! Have a great rest of your day! :)

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