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6-4 Is Like 9-5

This document discusses special functions including compound functions, piecewise functions, and absolute value functions. It provides examples of writing absolute value functions as compound functions by finding the vertex and rewriting the function as two separate equations based on the domain. Step functions are introduced as compound functions with a graph that looks like stair steps. Examples are given of sketching step function graphs and representing a fitness center fee structure as a step function graph. The document checks for understanding about step functions, absolute value functions as compound functions, and evaluating compound functions.

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6-4 Is Like 9-5

This document discusses special functions including compound functions, piecewise functions, and absolute value functions. It provides examples of writing absolute value functions as compound functions by finding the vertex and rewriting the function as two separate equations based on the domain. Step functions are introduced as compound functions with a graph that looks like stair steps. Examples are given of sketching step function graphs and representing a fitness center fee structure as a step function graph. The document checks for understanding about step functions, absolute value functions as compound functions, and evaluating compound functions.

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Algebra 2 6-4 Special Functions Name

______________1

Functions that are represented by more than one equation


are called compound functions or piecewise functions.

Example 1: Evaluate the function for x when x is equal to -2, 2,


8, and 12. Then graph the function.

a. f(x) = x + 2, x ≥ 6
3x – 4, x < 6

f(-2) = ______________

f(2) = ______________

f(8) = ______________

f(12) = ______________

b. f(x) = -4, x ≥ 2
2
x – 8, x < 2

f(-2) = ______________

f(2) = ______________

f(8) = ______________

f(12) = ______________

c. f(x) = 3, 0 ≤ x < 4
Algebra 2 6-4 Special Functions Name
______________2
4, 4 ≤ x < 10
6, 10 ≤ x

f(-2) = ______________

f(2) = ______________

f(8) = ______________

f(12) = ______________

Write the absolute value function f(x) = | 3x + 2| as a


compound function.

1st Find the vertex by letting 3x + 2 = 0 and solving for x. Find


corresponding y value. Plot that point.

2nd Find y-intercept by letting x = 0. Plot that point and reflect


across axis of symmetry. Sketch the graph.

3rd Rewrite as 2 equations, f(x) = - (3x + 2)


3x + 2
then look at the graph to determine the domain of each
function.

Example 2: Write the absolute value functions as compound


functions.
Algebra 2 6-4 Special Functions Name
______________3
a. f(x) = | 12 – 3x| b. g(x) = - | 2x + 1|

Some compound functions that are defined by many different


equations. One type is called a step function because its graph
looks like stair steps.

Example 3: Sketch the graphs.

a. 4, -2 ≤ x<3
6, 3 ≤ x<5
y= 9, 5 ≤ x<6
12, 6 ≤ x < 10

b. A fitness center charges customers $ 10 per hour or any


fraction thereof. Draw a graph that represents this situation.
Algebra 2 6-4 Special Functions Name
______________4

First think about the cost of ¼ hr., ½ hr., 1 ¼ hr, etc.

Checking for understanding:

1. Why do “step functions” have this name?


2. Can every absolute value function be rewritten as a
compound function?
3. Can either equation in a compound function be used to
evaluate the compound function at a given x-value?
Explain.

4. Determine whether each graph represents a step function,


an absolute value function, or a compound function.

Assignment: Pages 309 - 311, 6 – 30 even, 40 – 50 even

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