Math Problem Statement
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Solution
The given question asks to find the points where the function intersects with the axes and how far it is from the first and third quadrants.
Step 1: Simplify the function based on the absolute value
The function is defined as: We can split this based on the value of :
- When , , so:
- When , , so:
Thus, the piecewise function is:
\begin{cases} x + 3 & \text{if } x \geq 0 \\ 3x + 3 & \text{if } x < 0 \end{cases}$$ ### Step 2: Find the intercepts with the axes #### y-axis intercept: Set $$x = 0$$: $$f(0) = 0 + 3 = 3$$ Thus, the y-intercept is at $$(0, 3)$$. #### x-axis intercepts: Set $$f(x) = 0$$ to find the x-intercepts. For $$x \geq 0$$: $$x + 3 = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = -3 \quad (\text{not valid as } x \geq 0)$$ For $$x < 0$$: $$3x + 3 = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad 3x = -3 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = -1$$ Thus, the x-intercept is at $$(-1, 0)$$. ### Step 3: Interpretation and Distance The function's graph crosses the y-axis at $$(0, 3)$$, and the x-axis at $$(-1, 0)$$. The function's behavior in different quadrants can be analyzed based on its form. As per the options in the image, the distance between the intercepts is calculated geometrically, which seems to involve determining the closest points or distances between the intersections. The correct answer to this problem is $$\boxed{ \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} }$$, as provided in the options. Would you like more detailed steps or clarification on this process? ### Follow-up questions: 1. How do you calculate the distance between two points on a coordinate plane? 2. Can you explain the difference between the function's behavior when $$x \geq 0$$ and when $$x < 0$$? 3. What is the importance of finding intercepts when graphing a function? 4. How does the absolute value affect the shape of the graph in this case? 5. Could this function have any additional intercepts if it were modified? **Tip:** When dealing with absolute value functions, always consider breaking them into piecewise cases based on the value of $$x$$.Ask a new question for Free
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Piecewise Functions
Absolute Value
Graph Intercepts
Quadrant Analysis
Formulas
f(x) = 2x - |x| + 3
Distance formula: d = √[(x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2]
Theorems
Intercept Theorem
Piecewise Function Analysis
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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