Question

Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. The graph represents the piecewise function.

Answer 1

Answer:

1). f(x) = x² if ∞ < x < 2

2). f(x) = 5 if 2 ≤ x < 4

Step-by-step explanation:

The graph attached shows the function in two pieces.

1). Parabola

2). A straight line parallel to the x-axis.

Standard equation of a parabola is,

y = a(x - h)² + k

where (h, k) is the vertex.

Vertex of the given parabola is (0, 0).

Equation of the parabola will be,

y = a(x - 0)² + 0

Therefore, the function will be,

f(x) = ax²

Given parabola is passing through (-1, 1) also,

1 = a(-1)²

a = 1

Therefore, parabolic function will be represented by,

f(x) = x² if ∞ < x < 2

2). Straight line parallel to the x-axis,

y = 5  if 2 ≤ x < 4

Function representing the straight line will be,

f(x) = 5 if 2 ≤ x < 4