Math Problem Statement

Write a piecewise function for the given graph.

Solution

The image you uploaded shows a mathematical problem involving the calculation of a piecewise function based on the graph provided.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Understanding the Graph:

    • The graph displays two line segments. Each segment represents a portion of a piecewise function.
    • The first segment starts at the point (4,0)(-4, 0) and ends at (2,6)(2, 6).
    • The second segment starts at (2,6)(2, 6) and ends at (6,2)(6, 2).
  2. Defining the Piecewise Function:

    • For xx values from 4-4 to 22 (inclusive), the function is defined by the first line segment.
    • For xx values from 22 to 66 (inclusive), the function is defined by the second line segment.
  3. Finding the Equation of Each Line Segment:

    • First Segment (from (4,0)(-4, 0) to (2,6)(2, 6)):

      • The slope m1m_1 of the line can be calculated as: m1=602(4)=66=1m_1 = \frac{6 - 0}{2 - (-4)} = \frac{6}{6} = 1
      • Using the point-slope form yy1=m(xx1)y - y_1 = m(x - x_1), with point (4,0)(-4, 0): y=1(x+4)=x+4y = 1(x + 4) = x + 4
      • So, for xx from 4-4 to 22: f(x)=x+4f(x) = x + 4
    • Second Segment (from (2,6)(2, 6) to (6,2)(6, 2)):

      • The slope m2m_2 of the line is: m2=2662=44=1m_2 = \frac{2 - 6}{6 - 2} = \frac{-4}{4} = -1
      • Using the point-slope form yy1=m(xx1)y - y_1 = m(x - x_1), with point (2,6)(2, 6): y6=1(x2)y - 6 = -1(x - 2) y=x+2+6=x+8y = -x + 2 + 6 = -x + 8
      • So, for xx from 22 to 66: f(x)=x+8f(x) = -x + 8

Final Piecewise Function:

The piecewise function based on the given graph is:

x + 4 & \text{for } -4 \leq x \leq 2 \\ -x + 8 & \text{for } 2 < x \leq 6 \end{cases}$$ Would you like more details on any part of the solution, or do you have any questions? --- ### Relative Questions: 1. How do you calculate the slope between two points? 2. What is the point-slope form of a linear equation? 3. How do you determine the equation of a line given two points? 4. What are the general steps to writing a piecewise function from a graph? 5. How does changing the slope affect the graph of a line? ### Tip: When writing piecewise functions, ensure that each piece covers the correct interval for $$x$$ and that the conditions do not overlap.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Piecewise Functions
Linear Equations
Graphing

Formulas

Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Point-slope form: y - y1 = m(x - x1)

Theorems

N/A

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11