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This document covers piecewise functions, including their definition, notation, and examples. It provides a structure for writing piecewise functions based on given graphs and outlines types of discontinuities. Additionally, it includes evaluation exercises for specific values and instructions for graphing piecewise functions.

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1.4+Notes_Piecewise+Functions

This document covers piecewise functions, including their definition, notation, and examples. It provides a structure for writing piecewise functions based on given graphs and outlines types of discontinuities. Additionally, it includes evaluation exercises for specific values and instructions for graphing piecewise functions.

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Unit 1: Functions

Lesson 4: Piecewise Functions

Consider the graph on the left:


- Is it a function?
f ( x)
- What is it’s equation?

This is an example of what we call a _________________________________.

Definition Notation

Piecewise Function

Examples: Write the piecewise function represented by each of the following graphs.

1.
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f ( x) = í
ï
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ïî
Domain: __________________________
Range: ___________________________
Continuous? _______________________

If a function 𝑓 is not continuous at 𝑥 = 𝑐, the discontinuity may be one of three types:


Point/Removeable Jump Discontinuity Asymptotic Discontinuity
Discontinuity
2.
ì
ï
ï
ï
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ï
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f ( x) = í
ï
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ï
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ï
ïî

3.
ì
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f ( x) = í
ï
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ïî

Evaluate the function for the given value

ì
ï-2 if x < 0
ï
ì-2 x + 3 if 0 £ x < 5 f ( x) = í x + 1 if 0 £ x £ 10
4. f ( x) = í 5.
î-3 x + 8 if 5 £ x £ 10 ï 1
ï- x + 16 if x > 10
î 2

Evaluate f (3) Evaluate f (-4)

Evaluate f (5) Evaluate f (0)

Evaluate f (9) Evaluate f (12)


Graph each of the following piecewise functions.

ì
ï2 x if 0 £ x < 3
ï
6. f ( x) = í4 if 3 < x < 6
ï 2
ï- x + 5 if x ³ 6
î 3

ì
ï- x + 4 if x < 0
ï
ï1
7. f ( x) = í x + 4 if 0 £ x < 6
ï2
ï 1
ïî- 3 x + 7 if 6 £ x £ 9

ì
ï-2 if x < 0
ï
8. f ( x) = í x + 1 if 0 £ x £ 6
ï 1
ï- x + 10 if x > 6
î 2

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