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piecewise function
[piecewise function|piecewise function] A piecewise function is a function in which more than one formula is used to define the output over different pieces of the domain.
Definition
piecewise function A piecewise function is a function in which more than one formula is used to define the output over different pieces of the domain.
Mechanism
piecewise function To analyze a piecewise function, one must write its formula and identify the domain for each interval. The graph of the function is shown as three separate coordinate systems, each representing a distinct interval.
Causes
piecewise function The absolute value function exemplifies a piecewise function because it requires two different processes.