Questions: Select all of the following graphs which represent y as a function of x.
Transcript text: Select all of the following graphs which represent $y$ as a function of $x$.
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Recall the definition of a function
A graph represents \(y\) as a function of \(x\) if and only if every vertical line intersects the graph at most once. This is known as the vertical line test.
Step 2: Apply the vertical line test to each graph
Graph 1: Passes the vertical line test.
Graph 2: Passes the vertical line test.
Graph 3: Passes the vertical line test.
Graph 4: Passes the vertical line test.
Graph 5: Fails the vertical line test.
Graph 6: Fails the vertical line test.
Final Answer
Graphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 represent \(y\) as a function of \(x\).