Algebra 2: Part 2

Module 1 Content Guide

Piecewise Functions Part 1

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, you will be able to do the following:
• Identify the shape of different functions by looking at the structure of the equation and
matching the graph to the equation.
• Graph and write equations of linear, absolute value, quadratic, square root, rational,
exponential, and logarithmic functions.
• Graph piecewise functions.

Write your Math Master Challenge goal here.

Background Notes
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Topic 1.1 Structure of Functions
Write the name of the parent function for each equation in the table
below. Then write the letter of the graph that matches that equation.

Equation Structural Element/Parent Function Graph

𝑓 𝑥 = 𝑥2
𝑓 𝑥 = 𝑥
𝑓 𝑥 = |𝑥|
𝑓 𝑥 =𝑥
𝑓 𝑥 = 𝑏𝑥, 𝑏 > 1
𝑓 𝑥 = log 𝑏 𝑥 , 𝑏 > 1

a. b. c.

d. e. f.
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Topic 1.2 Review of Transformations of Parent Functions
Fill in the blank:
To graph a function, given the equation:
1. Identify the using the structural elements.
2. Identify the .
3. Plot the key points or
appropriate for the type of function.
Draw the equations on the graph provided.
𝑓 𝑥 = − 𝑥 + 5 and 𝑓 𝑥 = −𝑙𝑜𝑔3 (𝑥 − 2)

Fill in the blank:

To graph an equation of a function, given the graph:

1. Identify the of the function.
2. Identify the .
3. Write the .

Write the equations for the following graphs.

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Topic 1.3 Graphing Basic Piecewise Functions
Draw the equations on the graph provided.
−1 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 < −2
𝑓 𝑥 =ቊ
3 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 ≥ −2

In the spaces below, write which point has

an open circle and which has a closed circle.
Open circle: ( , )
Closed circle: ( , )

Draw the equations on the graphs provided below.

−𝑥 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 < −3
− 𝑥+2 +3 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 < −1
𝑓 𝑥 = ቐ 3 𝑖𝑓 − 3 ≤ 𝑥 < 2 𝑓 𝑥 =ቊ
𝑥 −1 −2 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 ≥ −1
3𝑥 − 5 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 ≥ 2
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Topic 1.4 Graphing More Piecewise Functions
Fill in the blank:

When graphing piecewise functions:

1. Find of the intervals.
2. Plot endpoints and applicable .
3. Find additional as needed.

In the spaces below, write the endpoint of each equation.

−𝑥 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 < −3 Endpoint: ( , )
𝑓 𝑥 = ቐ 3 𝑖𝑓 − 3 ≤ 𝑥 < 2 Endpoint: ( , )
3𝑥 − 5 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 ≥ 2 )
Endpoint: ( ,

Draw the piecewise functions on the graph provided.

1
+2 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 < 0
𝑓 𝑥 =ቐ 𝑥
2𝑥 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 ≥ 0
Write the equation of the vertical
asymptote for the rational function.
𝑥=

Write the equation of the horizontal

asymptote for the rational function.
𝑦=
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