Answer:
B. Yes, because it passes the vertical line test.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's review why the other answers are incorrect.
First, A would not be correct since a curved line doesn't necessarily indicate that it is a function, however, it is a non-linear function since it's not a straight line but rather a curved line as said. Now, you might be wondering why exactly A would not be correct even if it is a non-linear function, the reason is because most of time, you are asked to find and determine if a graph is a function or not using the vertical line test.
Second, C would not be correct since it is saying that a function has to be a straight line, but as we've covered that above, in which a function does not have to be linear and can be non-linear which means it's a curved line. Thus, C is not correct as non-linear functions exist.
Third, D would not be correct because this graph actually does pass the vertical line test. In order for the graph to fail the vertical line test, it has to touch the graph in the same x points. This graph passes the vertical line test, since the x coordinates haven't repeated yet, however in some cases, the direction of the line may suddenly change and touch upon the same x points. But, in theory, this line would be starting from the origin and heading to infinity with it's curvature.
Lastly, the reason why B is correct is due to it passing the vertical line test. Again, we already covered this in the 3rd reason but I must make it clear that, this is a function since it <u>passes the vertical line test. </u>
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