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Observe the table,

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a.

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Find the type of function.

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The rent is constant in each interval.

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Therefore,the situation is best modeled by a step function.

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b.

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Write and graph a function.

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The function is \"\".

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Graph:

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Graph of the function is \"\".

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a. The rent is constant in each interval.

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b.

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Graph:

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Graph of the function is \"\".

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