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
