Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 10 - Section 10.1 - The Parabola and the Circle - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 609: 7

Answer

No, they are not functions.

Work Step by Step

A parabola in the form $x=a(y-k)^2+h$ are not functions because they fail the vertical line test. Notice how in the graph below, one x-value, x=2, has 2 y-values. A function can only have one y-value per x-value.
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