Alg. 4.7 Graphing Piecewise Functions

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What is a piecewise function?

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A piecewise function is a function that is defined by different expressions or formulas for different intervals of its domain.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7B

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How do you determine the domain of a piecewise function?

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The domain of a piecewise function is the union of the domains of each piece, considering the intervals where each piece is defined.

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What does it mean for a function to be defined for all real numbers?

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It means that the function has a value for every possible input from negative infinity to positive infinity.

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What is the domain of the quadratic piece labeled as 'B' if it is defined for x ≥ -1?

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The domain is x ≥ -1.

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How do you evaluate a piecewise function at a specific point?

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To evaluate a piecewise function at a specific point, identify which piece of the function applies to that input and use the corresponding formula.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

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What is the value of f(-2) if f(x) is defined as a piecewise function and f(-2) = -4?

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f(-2) = -4.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

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When evaluating f(x) at x = 4, how do you choose the correct function?

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You select the function that corresponds to the interval containing x = 4.

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What is the output of f(6) if f(6) = 7?

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The output is 7.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

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What is the significance of the notation f(x) = 2x + 1?

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It represents a linear function where the output is determined by multiplying the input x by 2 and then adding 1.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What does it mean if a function is defined as f(x) > 0?

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It indicates that the function's output is positive for the values of x in its domain.

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