Question

Compare and contrast the following piecewise
defined functions.
(-x+ 2 x<0
X+2, x<0
f(x) =
x? + 1, x>0 X + 2, x>0
g(x)=

Answer 1

Answer:

Both piecewise functions have a linear portion and a quadratic portion.  The y-intercepts of both linear pieces are the same, 2.  The quadratics are both open upward, but have different y-intercepts (one at 1, one at 2).  The linear portion of the first function is decreasing, while the linear portion of the second function is increasing.

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