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The graph of a piecewise-defined function is given. Write a definition of the function.

1 Answer

Step 1:

Observe from the graph, there are two line segments.

First line segment is passing through the points and .

Second line segment is passing through the points and .

The line equation passing through two points is .

Step 2:

Equation of first line segment:

Consider and .

Substitute the points in line equation.

Step 3:

Equation of second line segment:

Consider and .

Substitute the points in line equation.

Hence, the piece wise function .

Solution:

answered Jan 9, 2015 by Thomas Apprentice
edited Jan 10, 2015 by bradely

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