L ESSON 8.2 Step Functions
S TEP F UNCTIONS Piecewise functions Graphs look like stair steps
F LOOR F UNCTION The output is the greatest integer that is less than or equal to the input. Examples:
C EILING F UNCTION The output is the least integer that is greater than or equal to the input. Examples:
GRAPHING STEP FUNCTIONS Make a table of values. X-2012 F(x) This doesn’t make the steps. You need to use decimals to get the steps.
E XAMPLE 1: Graph
E XAMPLE 2: Graph
T RANSFORMING STEP F UNCTIONS General Form Moves graph left/right Moves graph up/down Controls the “height” of the stepsof Controls the length of the stepsthe
E XAMPLE 3 Describe the transformation to the parent function, : a.b.
S OLVING S TEP E QUATIONS What does x have to be? 1.x =
E XAMPLE 4: Solve
Y OUR T URN … Solve
E XAMPLE 5: You travel to a lake and want to rent a paddle boat. They charge $7 for every 15 minutes plus a flat fee of $25 for insurance. Create an equation to model this situation.
H OMEWORK Worksheet 8.2