A set of points is graphed on the scatter plot. Is y a function of x on the scatter plot? Why or why not?

A
Yes, because the point (6,0) is located on the x-axis.

B
Yes, because the point (0,7) is located on the y-axis.

C
No, because x=−5 corresponds to both y=1 and y=−3.

D
No, because y=−3 corresponds to x=−5, x=−3, and x=1.

C

No, because x=−5 corresponds to both y=1 and y=−3.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is not a function.  The graph has values of x that correspond to multiple values of t

the given growth  function for the length of the fish (cm) is

f(m) = 5(1.07)m = 5.35m

where 

m = months

at the end of the study, the length is 9.19 cm. the  time for conducting the study is determined as

5.35m = 9.19

m = 1.7178 months

part a.

the study was performed over a time period  of about 1.72 months. therefore  the domain for  plotting the function is 0 < = m < = 1.72.

note:

if growth  continues at this rate for up to m months, then the domain would be 0< =m< =m.

part b.

the growth function is a linear function.

when m=0, f=0.

therefore the initial growth is zero, which represents the y-intercept.

part c.

assume that the growth function is valid for 0< =m< =9.

the average rate of change of the function is the slope of the linear function, which is 5.35 cm/month.