In piecewise linear functions, the endpoint of one segment and the initial point of the next segment can have the same x-coordinate but a different value of f(x).
Such difference in values is called a step or discontinuity and such a function is called a discontinuous function.
Here in this case, there are 3 discontinuities: x=-3, x=3 and x = 5.
x = -3 because x is smaller than or greater than -3 but not equal.
x = 3 since greater than 3 in one of the inequalities.
x = 5 since x is smaller than 5 in one of the limits.
Answer: a) Yes
b) No
Explanation: Substitute the values of X and Y from the given points into the equation. I’ll use a) as an example:
Given point: (1,-3)
Equation: 4x-2y=10
Value of X: 1
Value of Y: -3
Substitute X and Y: 4(1)-2(-3)=10
4-(-6)=10
4+6=10 ✔︎
Therefore, the given ordered pair is a proper solution to the equation 4x-2y=10.
*You can use the same method for question b).*
40 bikes. 120 times 40 equals 4800 divided by 2 because they pay for half the bike will be 2400
Answer:
x= 7
Step-by-step explanation:
1st step: Multiply the factor (outside number) with the numbers and variable(s) in the box. This results in 2(x-3) = 2x-6
2nd Step: continue the rest of the equation since there are no more brackets left so 2x-6-12=-4
3rd Step: send -12 to the other side of the equation (side changes sign changes) so it will become 2x-6=-4+12 (You are actually supposed to make the variable alone on one side of the equation so that you would be able to calculate its value)
4th step: 2x-6=8 ---> send -6 to the other side as well which will then result in 2x=14
5th step: since 2 is being multiplied by x, when you send it to the other side (to make x alone) you will divide 14 by 2 ( sign of 2 changes from multiplication to division)
Final Step: x=7
This is a parabola that opens downward.
Remember that the axis of symmetry is located at x=-b/(2a).
So the vertex is at (3,-1)
So functions slope is positive or increasing on (-co, 3] and decreasing on [3,co).
