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Use Piecewise Functions: Activity 1.3 Springboard, Algebra 2

The document discusses piecewise functions and step functions. It defines a piecewise function as one with at least two equations that each apply to different parts of the domain, and may have points of discontinuity where the graph breaks or has gaps. A step function is a type of piecewise function that takes on a constant value over each part of its domain, resembling a set of stairs. The document provides examples of evaluating, graphing, and writing piecewise functions in their piecewise form.

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Use Piecewise Functions: Activity 1.3 Springboard, Algebra 2

The document discusses piecewise functions and step functions. It defines a piecewise function as one with at least two equations that each apply to different parts of the domain, and may have points of discontinuity where the graph breaks or has gaps. A step function is a type of piecewise function that takes on a constant value over each part of its domain, resembling a set of stairs. The document provides examples of evaluating, graphing, and writing piecewise functions in their piecewise form.

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Use Piecewise

Functions
Activity 1.3
SpringBoard, Algebra 2
Vocabulary
 A piecewise function is defined by at least
two equation, each of which applies to a
different part of the function’s domain.
 It looks like there are pieces of graphs on the
coordinated plane.
 Points on the graph of a function in which
there is a break, hole, or gap are called
points of discontinuity.
Vocabulary
 A step function is a piecewise function that
is defined by a constant value over each part
of its domain.
 Its graph resembles a set of stairs.

The average rate of change of a function


between two points on its graph is the slope
of the line through the two points:
Average rate of change =
y 2  y1
x2  x1
Example 1:
 Evaluate the function when x = 3

 x  1, if x  2
g ( x)  
4 x  1, if x  2
You Try:
 Evaluate the function when x = -4 and x = 2.

3x  2, if x  0

f ( x)   1
 4 x  1, if x  0
Graph:
 y = 3/4x – 1, if x < 4

 y = -x + 3, if x > -1

 y = 5x + 4, if -2 < x < 1

 y = -4, if x < 5
Example 2:
 Graph
 2 x  1, if x  - 1
1

f ( x)   x, if - 1  x  1
4
3, if x  1
You Try:
 Graph
1
 2 x  1, if x  0

f ( x)   x  1, if 0  x  2
 x, if x  2


Example 3:
 Write a piecewise function for the step
function shown.
Example 4:
 Write the function f(x) = 3|x + 1| - 2 as a
piecewise function.
You Try:
 Write the function f(x) = |x + 4| - 1 as a
piecewise function.
 x  3, if x  - 4
f ( x)  
 x  5, if x  - 4

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