In Exercises 55–64, use the vertical line test to identify graphs in which y is a function of x.
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Problem 78
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In Exercises 77–92, use the graph to determine a.the x-intercepts, if any; b. the y-intercept, if any; and e. the missing function values, indicated by question marks, below each graph.

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Step 1: Identify the x-intercepts of the graph. The x-intercepts are the points where the graph crosses or touches the x-axis. From the graph, the x-intercepts are at (0, 0) and (5, 0).
Step 2: Identify the y-intercept of the graph. The y-intercept is the point where the graph crosses or touches the y-axis. From the graph, the y-intercept is at (0, 7).
Step 3: Analyze the missing function values indicated by question marks. These values can be determined by observing the graph and identifying the corresponding y-values for the given x-values.
Step 4: Verify the coordinates of the points provided in the graph. Ensure that the points (0, 0), (0, 7), and (5, 0) are accurately represented on the graph.
Step 5: Summarize the findings. The x-intercepts are (0, 0) and (5, 0), the y-intercept is (0, 7), and any missing function values can be determined by analyzing the graph further.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
X-Intercepts
X-intercepts are the points where a graph crosses the x-axis, indicating where the function's output is zero. To find x-intercepts, set the function equal to zero and solve for x. In the provided graph, the x-intercepts are at the points (0,0) and (5,0).
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Y-Intercepts
The y-intercept is the point where a graph crosses the y-axis, representing the value of the function when x equals zero. To determine the y-intercept, evaluate the function at x = 0. In this graph, the y-intercept is at the point (0,7), indicating that the function's value is 7 when x is zero.
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Function Values
Function values refer to the outputs of a function for given inputs. In the context of the graph, missing function values can be identified by observing the graph at specific x-values. For example, if the graph has question marks below it, those points can be evaluated by reading the corresponding y-values directly from the graph.
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