Piecewise Functions分段函数.pptVIP

Piecewise Functions What is a piecewise function? Piecewise Function is defined by at least two equations, each of which applies to a different part if the function’s domain. Point of discontinuity – points on the graph of a function in which there is a break, hole or gaps. What does the equation look like??? One equation gives the value of f(x) when x ≤ 1 And the other when x1 Absolute functions as piecewise function Look at the graph what can you make out of the absolute value??? Lets try again First identify the two lines. Write your domain Write each equation to match the domains Lets try again Your turn! Other Piecewise Functions Write an equation for the following. Write the equation to the following graph Evaluate f(x) when x=0, x=2, x=4 First you have to figure out which equation to use You NEVER use both X=0 This one fits into the top equation So: 0+2=2 f(0)=2 X=2 This one fits here So: 2(2) + 1 = 5 f(2) = 5 X=4 This one fits here So: 2(4) + 1 = 9 f(4) = 9 Graph: For all x’s 1, use the top graph (to the left of 1) For all x’s ≥ 1, use the bottom graph (to the right of 1) x=1 is the breaking point of the graph. To the left is the top equation. To the right is the bottom equation. Graph: Step Functions Graph : Assignment Classwork Page 51 # 1 – 11 all Homework Page 52 # 1 – 7 all Page 51 12 – 14 all Page 52 8 and 9 Assignment Page 51 12 – 14 all Page 52 8 and 9