which of the following represents a function on a line.

ellipse
circle
horizontal
vertical

Is the correct answer vertical?

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No, the correct answer is "horizontal." A function on a line is a relationship where each input value is paired with exactly one output value. In the context of lines, a horizontal line is an example of a function because for every x-coordinate, there is only one corresponding y-coordinate. On the other hand, a vertical line does not represent a function because for every y-coordinate, there are multiple corresponding x-coordinates.