Evaluate a Piecewise Function
This lesson teaches you how to evaluate a piecewise function by understanding the two functions inside and the constraints of each. When evaluating a regular function, you simply plug in the value you want to evaluate for, but with a piecewise function, you must consider which function to use based on the constraints. By working through examples of evaluating the function for negative 1 and zero, this lesson demonstrates how to use the constraints and functions to arrive at the correct answer.
How to evaluate a piecewise function
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- How do I evaluate a piecewise function at a given value of x?
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This video shows an example of evaluating a piecewise function at two different values of x. The teacher explains how you know which piece of the function to use for each given value.
