Module 13 NOTES

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LESSON
Understanding Piecewise-Defined Functions
13-1
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Graph each piecewise-defined function.
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##0.5 x − 1.5 x < −1 ## −4 x − 16 x < −3
1. f ( x ) = $ 2. f ( x ) = $
x +1 −1 ≤ x ≤ 3 0.5 x − 4.5 −3 ≤ x < 3
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#& 4 x >3 #' −2 x≥3

Write equations to complete the definition of each function.

3. 4.

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5. The graph at the right shows shipping cost as a function of

purchase amount.

Find the shipping cost for each purchase amount.

purchase amount: $8.49 _______________

purchase amount: $20.00 ______________

purchase amount: $89.50 ______________

purchase amount: $40.01 ______________