What is a vertical line test in math?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the concept of the vertical line test, which is a method used in mathematics to determine if a curve represents a function. The vertical line test checks if a vertical line intersects the graph of a relation at more than one point. If it does, the relation is not a function.
Answer
A method to determine if a graph represents a function.
The vertical line test is a method to determine if a graph represents a function by checking if any vertical line intersects the graph at more than one point.
Answer for screen readers
The vertical line test is a method to determine if a graph represents a function by checking if any vertical line intersects the graph at more than one point.
More Information
This test helps to visually determine if a graph represents a mathematical function, where each input (x) has a unique output (y).
Tips
A common mistake is to incorrectly draw vertical lines. Ensure they are perfectly vertical to avoid misinterpretations.
Sources
- The web page with info on - Example Source - varsitytutors.com
- Vertical Line Test -- from Wolfram MathWorld - mathworld.wolfram.com
- Vertical Line Test - Definition, Uses, Examples - Cuemath - cuemath.com
