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Determine which of the following graphs does not represent a function

Determine which of the following graphs does not represent a function-example-1
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Answer: Choice D

Step-by-step explanation:

Assuming there are four answer choices, we can eliminate choices A through C because they are functions. This is because they pass the vertical line test.

The vertical line test is where we try to draw a single vertical line through more than one point on the curve. If such a task is possible, then it is said to "fail the vertical line test" and it's not a function.

For choice A, we cannot draw a single vertical line through more than one point on the parabola. Choice A passes the vertical line test. Hence, it is a function. The same goes for choices B and C.

Unfortunately choice D is not shown, but if it's the only thing left, then I'm assuming that it's some curve that fails the vertical line test.

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