Piecewise Function
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To graph a piecewise-defined function, each piece of the function along with the xinterval for which the piece is defined must be entered into the equation editor, which is
accessed by pressing
.
For example, observe the procedure for entering the 3-piece function below.
The following nested when statement is needed to plot the piecewise-defined function.
when may be typed in or accessed by pressing
.
The inner when statement graphs
statement graphs the first graph for
when
and
Once the when statement is entered, Press
and
otherwise. The outer when
otherwise.
.
Notice that the function is displayed in "pretty print". This feature puts the function in a
form that makes it easier to check that the function has been entered correctly.
To prevent the different pieces from being connected as the function is being graphed,
check that the function is highlighted, then press
and select DOT.
Adjust the viewing window (if necessary) and press
to see the graph.