College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 2 - Mid-Chapter Check Point - Page 269: 8

Answer

Not a function.

Work Step by Step

If you graph this equation you will get a parabola whose domain peaks at 5 and approaches negative infinity. This graph does not pass the vertical line test so it is not a function.
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