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Homework Statement
ax+b, x>-1
f(x)= bx^2-3, x less than equal to: -1
Homework Equations
the limits on both sides
The Attempt at a Solution
found the limit on both sides of the equation but don't know what to do next.
I don't think you provided all of the information in this problem. For example, aren't you supposed to find values for a and b so that f is continuous at x = -1?odmart01 said:Homework Statement
ax+b, x>-1
f(x)= bx^2-3, x less than equal to: -1
Homework Equations
the limits on both sides
The Attempt at a Solution
found the limit on both sides of the equation but don't know what to do next.
Mark44 said:I don't think you provided all of the information in this problem. For example, aren't you supposed to find values for a and b so that f is continuous at x = -1?
A piecewise function is a function that is defined by different equations on different parts of its domain. This means that the function may have different rules for different intervals or sections of its input values.
To solve for A and B in a piecewise function, you need to set up and solve a system of equations. Each equation in the system will correspond to a different interval or section of the function. You can then use algebraic methods, such as substitution or elimination, to find the values of A and B.
The steps for graphing a piecewise function are as follows:
1. Identify the different intervals or sections of the function and the corresponding equations.
2. Plot the points from each equation on their respective intervals.
3. Connect the points with a solid or dotted line, depending on whether the points are included or excluded in the function.
4. Check for any restrictions or discontinuities in the function and make sure they are represented accurately on the graph.
Yes, a piecewise function can be continuous. This means that the function has no breaks or jumps in its graph, and the value of the function at a given point is the same from both the left and right sides of that point. However, not all piecewise functions are continuous, as some may have discontinuities at the points where the different equations meet.
Piecewise functions are commonly used in real-life applications to model situations that have different rules or conditions. For example, a piecewise function can be used to calculate income tax, where different tax rates apply to different income levels. It can also be used in physics to model motion with different velocities or acceleration at different times. In general, piecewise functions are useful for representing and analyzing complex systems that involve changing conditions or variables.