Asked by Sarah
Which of these graphs represents a function?
Responses
A AA
B BB
C CC
D DD
E None of the graphs.None of the graphs.
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I don’t see the graphs — can you upload the images or describe each one (what shape/points they show)?
How to tell quickly: use the vertical-line test. If any vertical line crosses a graph in more than one point, that graph is not the graph of a function (because one x would give more than one y). If every vertical line hits the graph at most once, the graph represents a function.
Quick examples:
- A circle fails the test (vertical line through most x’s crosses twice) → not a function.
- y = x^2 passes (each x gives one y) → is a function.
- x = y^2 (a “sideways” parabola) fails → not a function.
- A single point or a curve that never doubles back vertically passes → is a function.
Send the graphs or describe them and I’ll tell you which option (A–E) is correct and why.
How to tell quickly: use the vertical-line test. If any vertical line crosses a graph in more than one point, that graph is not the graph of a function (because one x would give more than one y). If every vertical line hits the graph at most once, the graph represents a function.
Quick examples:
- A circle fails the test (vertical line through most x’s crosses twice) → not a function.
- y = x^2 passes (each x gives one y) → is a function.
- x = y^2 (a “sideways” parabola) fails → not a function.
- A single point or a curve that never doubles back vertically passes → is a function.
Send the graphs or describe them and I’ll tell you which option (A–E) is correct and why.
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