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The piecewise function is .
Consider .
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\All possible values of for which the function is mathematically correct is the domain of a function.
The domain set of is
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Domain in interval notation .
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(b)
\Find the intercepts.
\Find the -intercept by substituting
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If then the function is
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Substitute in
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The value of which is not to be considered because
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If then the function is
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Substitute in
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The value of which is not to be considered because
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There is no -intercepts.
Find the -intercept by substituting
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The function is defined at
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Substitute in
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The function is not defined at
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The - intercept is
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(c)
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Graph :
\1). Draw a coordinate plane.
\2). Plot the points found in the table and connect the plotted points
\3). Label the intercept points.
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(d)
\All possible values of is range of a function.
Observe the graph: The range of function is .
The range in interval notation .
(e ) The function discontinous at .
(a) Domain in interval notation .
(b) The intercept is .
(c) Graph of the function :
(d) Range in interval notation .
(e) The function is discontinous at .