Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 2 - Section 2.2 - Graphs of Functions - 2.2 Exercises - Page 168: 54

Answer

The curve does not represent a function.

Work Step by Step

Most vertical lines that will pass through the curve (e.g., x=0) will do so in two points. Thus, the curve fails the vertical line test and so it does not represent a function.
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