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The image you provided shows a graph with a circle that appears tangent to the x-axis, but not passing the vertical line test (since it touches multiple points on the y-axis). This test is crucial for determining whether a given curve represents a function.

### Explanation:
A **function** is defined such that for every input (x-value), there is exactly one output (y-value). This is verified using the **vertical line test**—if any vertical line crosses the graph more than once, the relation is not a function.

In this case, the circle shown fails the vertical line test because a vertical line can intersect the circle at two points (above and below the x-axis). Hence, this is not a function, but rather a **relation**.

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### Related Questions:
1. What is the difference between a function and a relation?
2. How does the vertical line test work for other types of curves?
3. Can a circle ever represent a function under different transformations?
4. What is an example of a function that passes the vertical line test?
5. How do we algebraically define a relation that is not a function?

### Tip:
When graphing, always check with the vertical line test to confirm whether a relation is a function!

Explore whether a circle graph represents a function or a relation. This page explains the vertical line test, using the equation of a circle and key concepts related to functions and relations. Suitable for students in Grades 8-10.

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