Math Problem Statement

What about f(x) = x - 4? What is it?

Solution

The screenshot you've shared seems to show a table and a piecewise function. The function f(x)f(x) is defined differently depending on the value of xx. Here’s a breakdown of what’s on the image:

  1. For x<1x < 1, the function is defined as f(x)=2xf(x) = -2x.
  2. For x1x \geq 1, the function is defined as f(x)=x4f(x) = x - 4.

The table provided shows values for both sections of the function:

  • For x=1x = -1, f(x)=2(1)=2f(x) = -2(-1) = 2.
  • For x=0x = 0, f(x)=2(0)=0f(x) = -2(0) = 0.
  • For x=1x = 1, f(x)=14=3f(x) = 1 - 4 = -3.

The piecewise function, therefore, switches from 2x-2x to x4x - 4 at x=1x = 1.

If you're asking about f(x)=x4f(x) = x - 4 in general, this is a simple linear function with a slope of 1 and a y-intercept at -4.

Do you need help graphing this or interpreting further details? Feel free to ask!

Here are 5 follow-up questions:

  1. How do you determine where the piecewise function changes?
  2. What is the domain of the function f(x)=x4f(x) = x - 4?
  3. What does the slope of f(x)=x4f(x) = x - 4 tell you about the graph’s behavior?
  4. How would you graph the piecewise function on a coordinate plane?
  5. Can you explain the importance of the point where the two pieces of the function meet?

Tip: Always check for continuity at the point where a piecewise function changes (in this case, at x=1x = 1).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Piecewise Functions
Linear Functions

Formulas

f(x) = -2x (for x < 1)
f(x) = x - 4 (for x ≥ 1)

Theorems

Continuity in Piecewise Functions
Slope-Intercept Form

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12