Exploring Piecewise and Absolute Value Functions

This video tutorial focuses on piecewise and absolute value functions. It begins with an introduction to functions, followed by a detailed explanation of piecewise functions using a train fare example. The video then explores absolute value functions through a guessing game, illustrating how absolute guessing errors are calculated and represented graphically. The tutorial concludes by discussing the characteristics of absolute value functions, including their V-shaped graphs and vertex points.

What is a piecewise function?

• A function defined by a single expression.

• A function defined using different expressions for different intervals.

• A function that is always linear.

• A function that has no domain.

In the train fare example, how much does a ride cost for a child who is 10 years old?

• Free

• $7

• $5

• $10

What does an open circle on a graph indicate?

• The function has multiple values at that point.

• The function is undefined at that point.

• The point is not included in the segment.

• The point is included in the segment.

If a child is exactly 5 years old, how much does the ride cost according to the train fare rules?

• $10

• $7

• $5

• Free

What is the absolute guessing error if the actual number of pretzels is 22 and the guess is 19?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 4

In a number guessing game, which guess is closer to the target number 22: 21 or 23?

• 21

• 23

• Both are equally close

• Neither

What shape does the graph of the absolute value function form?

• A straight line

• A circle

• A parabola

• A V shape

What is the vertex of the absolute value function graph?

• (0, 1)

• (-1, -1)

• (1, 1)

• (0, 0)

How is the absolute value of a negative number calculated?

• It is the same as the number.

• It is the opposite of the number.

• It is zero.

• It is the square of the number.

When x is greater than or equal to zero, what is the absolute value of x?

• x

• The square of x

• Zero

• The opposite of x