PIECEWISE FUNCTIONS
What You Should Learn: ① I can graph any piecewise function. ① I can evaluate piecewise functions from multiple representations. ① I can distinguish between inclusive and exclusive points. ① I can write a piecewise function from multiple representations.
Graphing & Evaluating Piecewise Functions – Day 1 Today’s objective: ① I can graph any piecewise function. ① I can evaluate piecewise functions from multiple representations. ① I can distinguish between inclusive and exclusive points.
Definition of Piecewise Root word is Piece.
Piecewise Functions: Graphically Piecewise Functions are Pieces of different functions graphed together on the same coordinate plane. Each of these Pieces is defined on a different domain. (x intervals) Graphs are not continuous.
Examples of Piecewise Functions: Graphically
Piecewise Functions: Algebraically When functions are defined by more than one equation, they are called piece-wise defined functions. Each equation is a different Piece.
Examples of Piecewise Functions: Graphically
For the following function a) Find f(-1), f(1), f(3). b) Find the domain. c) Sketch the graph.
For the following function a)f(-1) = = 2 f(1) = 3 f(3) = = 0.
b) Find the domain. Domain of f(x): [-2, ∞)
c) Graph
Example 2: Graph
Example 3: Graph