Chapter 2: Q. 43 (page 101)
In Problems 41–44, the graph of a piecewise-defined function is given. Write a definition for each function.

Short Answer
The piecewise-defined function is,
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Chapter 2: Q. 43 (page 101)
In Problems 41–44, the graph of a piecewise-defined function is given. Write a definition for each function.

The piecewise-defined function is,
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A rectangle is inscribed in a semicircle of radius . See the figure. Let be the point in quadrant I that is vertex of the rectangle and is on the circle.
Part (a): Express the area A of the rectangle as a function of x.
Part (b): Express the perimeter pof the rectangle as a function of x.
Part (c): Graph . For what value of xis Alargest?
Part (d): Graph . For what value of xis plargest?
Exploration Graph , and on the same screen. What do you notice is the same about each graph? What do you notice that is different?
Find the following for each function:
Part (a):
Part (b):
Part (c):
Part (d):
Part (e):
Part (f):
Graph the function using the techniques of shifting, compressing, stretching, and/or reflecting. Start with the graph of the basic function and show all stages. Be sure to show at least three key points. Find the domain and the range of each function. Verify your results using a graphing utility.
Graph the function using the techniques of shifting, compressing, stretching, and/or reflecting. Start with the graph of the basic function and show all stages. Be sure to show at least three key points. Find the domain and the range of each function. Verify your results using a graphing utility.
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