if f represents a function, only one of the graph choices presented will have a single solution to the equation f(x) = 5. which one is it?

choose the correct graph below.

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if f represents a function, only one of the graph choices presented will have a single solution to the equation f(x) = 5. which one is it?

choose the correct graph below.

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(A) Graph A

(B) Graph B

(C) Graph C

(D) Graph D

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Analyze the equation geometrically

Evaluate the intersection of each graph with the horizontal line

Determine the correct option

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