Graph the relation then tell whether the relation is a function

The coordinates are: (0,-4), (0,4), (2,-3), (2,3). (4,-1)
(4,1)

After I graphed it I found that two of the point were on the y-axis so does that mean it is not a function? I might be getting it backwards though. If someone could just clear that up for me that would be great!

You have made a correct conclusion.

When two points are on the y-axis (also at x=2 and x=4), that means that the relations does not pass the vertical line test and it is therefore not a function.

To determine whether the given relation is a function, we need to check if each input value (x-coordinate) is associated with exactly one output value (y-coordinate).

Let's plot the given coordinates on a graph:

(0, -4)
(0, 4)
(2, -3)
(2, 3)
(4, -1)
(4, 1)

After plotting these points, you will notice that there are multiple points with the same x-coordinate. In particular, (0, -4) and (0, 4) both have an x-coordinate of 0, and (2, -3) and (2, 3) both have an x-coordinate of 2. This implies that for these input values (0 and 2), there are multiple corresponding output values (y-values).

Using this observation, we can conclude that the given relation is not a function. In a function, no input value should be associated with more than one output value.