Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Why not? Because every math system you've ever worked with has obeyed these properties! You have never dealt with a system where a×b did not in fact equal b×a, for instance, or where (a×b)×c did not equal a×(b×c). Which is why the properties probably seem somewhat pointless to you. Don't worry about their "relevance" for now; just make sure you can keep the properties straight so you can pass the next test. The lesson below explains how I kept track of the properties.
Answer:
a. f(0) = 4
b. f(6) = 8
Step-by-step explanation:
This is a piecewise function, so the actual equation is on the left, and the inequalities are on the right.
If x = 0, this would fall under the first part of the function because x < 5 is the requirement for the first part. Then, evaluating it: f(0) = 0 + 4 = 4.
If x = 6, this would fall under the second part of the function because 5 x < 7 is the requirement. 6 falls under this category, so that means the second part of the function is used. Because it is a constant, 8, this evaluates to f(6) = 8.