Grade 8 Math · Functions

Identify functions from graphs

Classify the discrete point graph as Function or Not a function.

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Classify the discrete point graph as Function or Not a function.

Key idea

A graph is a function when each input coordinate has only one output coordinate.

Worked example

Classify the discrete point graph as Function or Not a function.

discrete point graph

xy(-1, 4)(-1, 6)(0, 8)
Given values
inputoutput
-14
-16
08
  1. Not a function

Answer: Not a function

Quick Check

Classify the discrete point graph as Function or Not a function.

discrete point graph

xy(-1, -2)(0, -2)(1, 0)
Given values
inputoutput
-1-2
0-2
10
Choose one answer

Show a hint

Imagine a vertical line through each displayed x-value.