College Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 2 - Functions and Graphs - Exercise Set 2.1 - Page 228: 114

Answer

To do the vertical line test you use an object like a pencil and align it vertically across a relation's graph. If at any point the vertical object is crossing more than one point of the relation, then it is not a function.

Work Step by Step

Use the definition of the vertical line test to describe it in your own words as above.
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