Piecewise
Function
Goals for this topic:
1. Recognizing Piecewise Functions
We look at functions that behave
differently for different values in the
domain.
They are called piecewise or split or
schizophrenic functions.
2. Evaluating Piecewise Functions
𝑓(1) 𝑓(0) 𝑓(2)
𝐺 0 =
𝐺 −3 =
𝐺 −2 =
𝐺 3 =
Exercise 1.4A:
Recognizing and Evaluating Piece-wise
Functions
Graphing
Piecewise Functions
Exercise 1.4B:
Graphs of Piecewise Functions
Interpreting Graphs of Piecewise Functions
Determine the values of the following:
1. 𝐺 0
2. 𝐺 2
3. 𝐺 1
4. 𝐺 −1
5. 𝐺(3)
Domain and
Range of
Piecewise
Functions
Having the graph of the function and
determining the domain and range
through its graph can also be done.
Exercise 1.4C:
Domain and Range of Piecewise
Functions
Homework 1.4:
Piecewise Functions