Questions: Determine whether the graph is that of a function by using the vertical-line test. In either case, use the graph to find the following.
(a) The domain and range
(b) The intercepts, if any
(c) Any symmetry with respect to the x-axis, y-axis, or the origin
Is the graph that of a function?
A. No, the graph is not a function because a vertical line x=2 intersects the graph at two points.
B. No, the graph is not a function because a vertical line x=2 intersects the graph at only one point.
C. Yes, the graph is a function because every vertical line intersects the graph in at most one point.
D. Yes, the graph is a function because every vertical line intersects the graph in more than one point.
(a) The domain is
(Type your answer in interval notation.)
Transcript text: Determine whether the graph is that of a function by using the vertical-line test. In either case, use the graph to find the following.
(a) The domain and range
(b) The intercepts, if any
(c) Any symmetry with respect to the $x$-axis, $y$-axis, or the origin
Is the graph that of a function?
A. No, the graph is not a function because a vertical line $x=2$ intersects the graph at two points.
B. No, the graph is not a function because a vertical line $x=2$ intersects the graph at only one point.
C. Yes, the graph is a function because every vertical line intersects the graph in at most one point.
D. Yes, the graph is a function because every vertical line intersects the graph in more than one point.
(a) The domain is $\square$
(Type your answer in interval notation.)
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Determine if the graph represents a function
The vertical line test helps determine if a graph is a function. If any vertical line intersects the graph more than once, the graph is not a function. In this case, the vertical line x=2 intersects the graph at two points, (2,4) and (2,-4).
Step 2: Select the correct multiple-choice answer
Since the vertical line x=2 intersects the graph at two points, the graph does not represent a function. The correct answer is A.
Step 3: Find the domain
The domain of a graph is all possible x-values. This graph has arrows pointing downwards at both ends, meaning that x extends infinitely in both directions.
Final Answer:
The graph is not a function. The correct multiple choice answer is A. The domain is (-∞,∞).