Math Problem Statement
Solution
From the image, I can see that the problem involves finding the formulas for the piecewise-defined function , which is divided into three intervals based on :
\begin{cases} f_1(x) & x < 1 \\ f_2(x) & 1 \leq x \leq 3 \\ f_3(x) & x > 3 \end{cases}$$ You are asked to find the formulas for $$f_1(x)$$, $$f_2(x)$$, and $$f_3(x)$$ based on the graph provided. ### Steps to Analyze the Graph: 1. **For $$f_1(x)$$ (when $$x < 1$$):** - The segment appears to be a line. - We can determine the slope of the line by choosing two points on this segment. 2. **For $$f_2(x)$$ (when $$1 \leq x \leq 3$$):** - This is another linear segment between the points for $$x = 1$$ and $$x = 3$$. - The equation will again be determined by finding the slope and the y-intercept. 3. **For $$f_3(x)$$ (when $$x > 3$$):** - This is also a line that starts at $$x = 3$$ and extends further to the right. Again, the slope and y-intercept will give us the equation. To get exact formulas, I’ll need to zoom in on the graph and extract the exact coordinates of the points. ### Let me clarify a few points before proceeding: 1. Do you need detailed calculations for finding each linear equation, or just the final formulas? 2. Is there any specific part of the graph you’d like further clarification on (such as identifying certain points)? Here are 5 related questions to extend understanding: 1. What are the steps to derive the equation of a line given two points? 2. How can you verify if the calculated formulas match the graph? 3. What is the significance of the domain restrictions in a piecewise function? 4. How do you calculate the slope of a line segment? 5. How can you check for continuity in piecewise functions? **Tip:** In a piecewise function, the behavior of the function at the boundaries (like $$x = 1$$ and $$x = 3$$) is key to determining whether the function is continuous or has jumps.Ask a new question for Free
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Piecewise Functions
Linear Functions
Slope-Intercept Form
Formulas
f(x) = { f1(x), x < 1; f2(x), 1 ≤ x ≤ 3; f3(x), x > 3 }
Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Line equation: y = mx + b
Theorems
Linear function properties
Slope formula
Continuity at boundary points
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11
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