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Ch. 2 - Graphs and Functions
Lial - College Algebra 13th Edition
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3장, 문제 50

Find the value of the function for the given value of x. ƒ(x)=[[x]], for x=-√2

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Understand the function notation: here, ƒ(x) = [[x]] represents the floor function, which means ƒ(x) gives the greatest integer less than or equal to x.
Identify the given value of x, which is x = -\(\sqrt{2}\). Recall that \(\sqrt{2}\) is approximately 1.414, so -\(\sqrt{2}\) is approximately -1.414.
Apply the floor function to x = -\(\sqrt{2}\). This means we need to find the greatest integer less than or equal to -1.414.
Determine the integer values around -1.414: the integers less than or equal to -1.414 are ..., -3, -2, -1, ... Among these, the greatest integer less than or equal to -1.414 is -2.
Conclude that ƒ(-\(\sqrt{2}\)) = -2, since -2 is the greatest integer less than or equal to -1.414.

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Floor Function (Greatest Integer Function)

The floor function, denoted by [[x]], returns the greatest integer less than or equal to x. For example, [[3.7]] = 3 and [[-1.2]] = -2. It essentially 'rounds down' any real number to the nearest integer below or equal to it.
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Function Composition

Evaluating Functions at Specific Values

To find the value of a function at a given input, substitute the input value into the function's expression and simplify. This process helps determine the output corresponding to the input, which is essential for understanding function behavior.
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Evaluating Composed Functions

Properties of Square Roots and Negative Numbers

The square root of a positive number is always non-negative, but when evaluating functions, the input can be negative, such as -√2. Understanding how to handle negative inputs and irrational numbers like √2 is important for accurate function evaluation.
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Imaginary Roots with the Square Root Property