Math Problem Statement

For the piecewise function, find the values h(-10), h(0), h(5), and h(6). The piecewise function is defined as: h(x) = -4x - 14 for x < -8; h(x) = 5 for -8 <= x < 5; h(x) = x + 4 for x >= 5.

Solution

The image shows a piecewise function h(x)h(x) with different expressions depending on the value of xx. The task is to find the values of h(10)h(-10), h(0)h(0), h(5)h(5), and h(6)h(6) based on the following piecewise definition of the function:

\begin{cases} -4x - 14 & \text{for } x < -8 \\ 5 & \text{for } -8 \leq x < 5 \\ x + 4 & \text{for } x \geq 5 \end{cases}$$ ### Let's find the values one by one: 1. **$$h(-10)$$:** Since $$-10 < -8$$, we use the first part of the function: $$h(x) = -4x - 14$$. $$h(-10) = -4(-10) - 14 = 40 - 14 = 26$$ So, $$h(-10) = 26$$. 2. **$$h(0)$$:** Since $$-8 \leq 0 < 5$$, we use the second part of the function: $$h(x) = 5$$. $$h(0) = 5$$ 3. **$$h(5)$$:** Since $$5 \geq 5$$, we use the third part of the function: $$h(x) = x + 4$$. $$h(5) = 5 + 4 = 9$$ 4. **$$h(6)$$:** Since $$6 \geq 5$$, we use the third part of the function: $$h(x) = x + 4$$. $$h(6) = 6 + 4 = 10$$ ### Final answers: - $$h(-10) = 26$$ - $$h(0) = 5$$ - $$h(5) = 9$$ - $$h(6) = 10$$ Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some follow-up questions for practice: 1. What is $$h(-9)$$? 2. Can you describe the behavior of $$h(x)$$ as $$x \to -\infty$$? 3. What happens to $$h(x)$$ as $$x \to +\infty$$? 4. How would the graph of $$h(x)$$ look like? 5. For what values of $$x$$ is $$h(x)$$ a constant function? **Tip:** Piecewise functions change their behavior depending on different intervals. Always check the interval before substituting values.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Piecewise Functions
Evaluating Functions

Formulas

h(x) = -4x - 14 for x < -8
h(x) = 5 for -8 ≤ x < 5
h(x) = x + 4 for x ≥ 5

Theorems

Piecewise Function Evaluation

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 9-12