NOTES Section 2.

6: Special Functions

Definition
Step Function: A function whose graph is a series of line segments.
[ ] this symbol means the greatest integer less than or equal to x. Reminder integers are …-2, -1, 0, 1, 2…
Ex. [7.3] = _____ [−1.5] = ______

EX 1. f(x) = [ x ] ST1. f (x) = [ x + 2]

x f(x) x f(x)

Domain_____________ Domain_______________

Range_______________ Range_________________

Constant Function: A linear function of the form f(x) = b , same as y = #. (Graph is a Horizontal line
EX2. f(x) = 2 ST2. f(x) = -4

Domain______________ Domain_______________

Range________________ Range_________________
Identity Function: Is in the form f(x) = x The graph goes through the origin (0,0)

EX3. f(x) = x
x f(x)

Domain______________

Range_______________
Absolute Value Function : Is a
function written as f(x) = x (Graph looks like a V shape)

EX4. f(x) = x ST4. f(x) = x+2

x f(x) x f(x)
Domain__________

Range____________
Domain_____________

Range_______________
Piecewise Function: A function that is written using two or more expressions.
EX 5. f(x) = x- 4 if x < 2
1 if x > 2

x f(x) x f(x)
Domain__________

Range____________