AnsKey SQ2.2 Greatest Integer Function
AnsKey SQ2.2 Greatest Integer Function
I. Evaluate the following. Show your complete and organized solution. Write your final answer on the space provided.
(6 points)
Given Solution Final Answer
1) −⌊𝜋⌋ −⌊𝜋⌋ = −⌊3.14⌋ = −(3) = −3 -3
II. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer to complete the steps in graphing 𝒇(𝒙) = 𝒂⌊𝒃(𝒙 − 𝒉)⌋ + 𝒌. (7 points)
1) Use __________ as starting point of the steps. (ℎ, 𝑘)
2) The length of steps is computed using ________. 1/𝑏
3) The vertical space between steps is _________. 𝑎
4) If 𝑎 is positive, the steps go _______ from left to right. up
5) If 𝑎 is negative, the steps go _______ from left to right. down
6) The domain of greatest integer function is always _______________. (−∞, +∞)
7) The range of the greatest integer function where transformations are applied is given as _____________ where 𝑛 ∈ 𝑍.
𝑎𝑛 + 𝑘
III. Provide the required information using the given greatest integer function, then graph at least three steps. Make
sure then open and closed dots are clearly visible on the graph. (7 points)
1 Graph:
Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 ⌊ (𝑥 − 1)⌋ − 4
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