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**Title: Understanding Piecewise Functions**

### Piecewise Function Definition

Suppose that the function \( h \) is defined as follows:

\[
h(x) = 
\begin{cases} 
-1 & \text{if } -3 < x \leq -2 \\ 
0 & \text{if } -2 < x \leq -1 \\ 
1 & \text{if } -1 < x \leq 0 \\ 
2 & \text{if } 0 < x \leq 1 
\end{cases}
\]

### Graph of the Function \( h \)

Below the piecewise function definition is a graph. This graph is structured on a standard Cartesian plane:

- **X-axis and Y-axis**: The X-axis ranges from -5 to 5, and the Y-axis ranges from -5 to 5, marked with grid lines.

The graph visually represents the piecewise function \( h(x) \) with the following segments:

1. **Segment 1**: From \( x = -3 \) to \( x = -2 \), the function value is \(-1\). This can be shown as a horizontal line at \( y = -1 \).

2. **Segment 2**: From \( x = -2 \) to \( x = -1 \), the function value is \(0\). This can be represented as a horizontal line at \( y = 0 \).

3. **Segment 3**: From \( x = -1 \) to \( x = 0 \), the function value is \(1\). This is displayed as a horizontal line at \( y = 1 \).

4. **Segment 4**: From \( x = 0 \) to \( x = 1 \), the function value is \(2\). This appears as a horizontal line at \( y = 2 \).

### Graphing Tools

The tools displayed on the right of the graph include:

- Various line and point tools for marking or drawing on the graph.
- An eraser for editing purposes.
- Options for selecting line types and point types.
- Additional buttons for resetting or querying graph features.

These tools aid in constructing and manipulating the graph according to the piecewise defined segments.

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This explanation and transcription provide a concise overview of the given piecewise function and
Transcribed Image Text:Sure, here's the transcription and explanation suitable for an educational website: --- **Title: Understanding Piecewise Functions** ### Piecewise Function Definition Suppose that the function \( h \) is defined as follows: \[ h(x) = \begin{cases} -1 & \text{if } -3 < x \leq -2 \\ 0 & \text{if } -2 < x \leq -1 \\ 1 & \text{if } -1 < x \leq 0 \\ 2 & \text{if } 0 < x \leq 1 \end{cases} \] ### Graph of the Function \( h \) Below the piecewise function definition is a graph. This graph is structured on a standard Cartesian plane: - **X-axis and Y-axis**: The X-axis ranges from -5 to 5, and the Y-axis ranges from -5 to 5, marked with grid lines. The graph visually represents the piecewise function \( h(x) \) with the following segments: 1. **Segment 1**: From \( x = -3 \) to \( x = -2 \), the function value is \(-1\). This can be shown as a horizontal line at \( y = -1 \). 2. **Segment 2**: From \( x = -2 \) to \( x = -1 \), the function value is \(0\). This can be represented as a horizontal line at \( y = 0 \). 3. **Segment 3**: From \( x = -1 \) to \( x = 0 \), the function value is \(1\). This is displayed as a horizontal line at \( y = 1 \). 4. **Segment 4**: From \( x = 0 \) to \( x = 1 \), the function value is \(2\). This appears as a horizontal line at \( y = 2 \). ### Graphing Tools The tools displayed on the right of the graph include: - Various line and point tools for marking or drawing on the graph. - An eraser for editing purposes. - Options for selecting line types and point types. - Additional buttons for resetting or querying graph features. These tools aid in constructing and manipulating the graph according to the piecewise defined segments. --- This explanation and transcription provide a concise overview of the given piecewise function and
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