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What's the Vertical Line Test? Instructional VideoWhat's the Vertical Line Test? Instructional Video
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What's the Vertical Line Test?

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Is the graph of the equation a function? Use the vertical line test to answer this question. The definition states that the vertical line can pass through the graph of the line no more than one time. The teacher demonstrates exactly what this means.

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vertical line test, Graph, equation, function, math
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Grade
6th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:30
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For Teacher Use
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Flipped Classroom
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