Piecewise and Step Graphs
Students explore non-standard linear graphs, such as step graphs for parking fees and piecewise graphs for taxation.
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Students explore non-standard linear graphs, such as step graphs for parking fees and piecewise graphs for taxation.
Key Questions
- What is a step graph and where is it commonly used?
- How do piecewise linear graphs model real-world scenarios like taxation?
- How do we interpret the different segments of a piecewise graph?
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