What is the purpose of the vertical line test?

Vertical Line Test Explained

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Emma Peterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To determine if a graph is a function
To calculate the area under a curve
To identify the x-intercepts of a graph
To find the slope of a line
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
For Graph 1, what conclusion can be drawn using the vertical line test?
It is not a function
It has no vertical lines
It has multiple vertical lines crossing more than once
It is a function
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is Graph 2 not considered a function?
It has no points
It has only one point
It has vertical lines that cross more than once
It is a horizontal line
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the issue with Graph 3 according to the vertical line test?
It has no points
It has no vertical lines
It has vertical lines that cross more than once
It is a straight line
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In Graph 4, why is it considered a function?
It is a horizontal line
It has no vertical lines crossing more than once
It has vertical lines that cross more than once
It has no points
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes Graph 5 not a function?
It has no points
It is a straight line
It has vertical lines that cross more than once
It has no vertical lines
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
For Graph 6, what does the vertical line test indicate?
It is a function
It has vertical lines that cross more than once
It has no points
It is not a function
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which graph has a solid and an empty point that do not cross?
Graph 1
Graph 2
Graph 6
Graph 4
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