College Algebra (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321979478
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter 5 - Cumulative Review - Page 399: 13

Answer

A graph represents a function if each vertical line will pass through the graph in at most one point only. The given graph does not represent a function because a number of vertical lines (e.g., $x=0$), pass through the graph at two points.

Work Step by Step

RECALL: A graph represents a function if it every vertical line will pass trough the graph in at most one point only. Note that vertical lines such as $x=0$ will pass through the in two points. Thus, the graph does not represent a function.
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