I really with this Pre Calculus problem =[

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The discussion revolves around a Pre Calculus problem involving the sketching and graphing of four equations, with confusion arising from the notation used. Participants express uncertainty about the meaning of square brackets and the "I" symbols, which are clarified to represent absolute value bars. Suggestions are made to plot points by substituting values for x to visualize the graphs. One participant attempts to address the second equation, the square root function, by providing a link to a graphing tool. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of clear mathematical notation in understanding and solving graphing problems.
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sketch and graph
1. y= [x][/3] +2
2. y= squareroot x-3
3. y= Ix-2I
4. y= [y][/2] - 1
 
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If you're not sure what the graph looks like, then just plug in some numbers for x, (x=1, x=2, x=3) and then plot the points. Then just connect them with a smooth line.
 
I don't actually understand your notation. What are those square brackets and "I"s?
 
izzyfashooo said:
sketch and graph
1. y= [x][/3] +2
2. y= squareroot x-3
3. y= Ix-2I
4. y= [y][/2] - 1

I don't understand even one of these. What do the square brackets mean?

But I'll take a stab at (2) :-p

http://fooplot.com/index.php?q0=sqrt(x-3)"
 
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Yes what are the square brackets?
 
I think it's pretty straight forward, albeit bizarre notation. The brackets mean nothing, and the "I...I" are supposed to be absolute value bars "|...|".
 

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