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In this activity, you will practice graphing piecewise functions. Since technology can help you graph each of the pieces in a piecewise function, it becomes important to graph over the correct domain and use open and closed dots appropriately. Even more important is the ability to use the graphs of piecewise and step functions to solve real-world problems.



Tip

Use a graphing calculator to help graph each of the pieces in the piecewise function. Follow the instructions on the Teacher Resources page under Student Resources for Texas Instruments’ directions on how to graph piecewise functions using a graphing calculator.