document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=394361>Question 394361</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> This is a discussion question in my class. I have seen how a few other students have written an answer for a linear function, but I am having trouble with choosing a real life function and actually writing out the process. I am trying to grasp it- need help. Thank you.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "In a linear function, the rate of change is constant. In a non-linear function, the rate change is not constant. (It may be predictable, or it may not be - but the rate of change is not a constant - a number.) A piecewise function is a function that is described in different pieces over it's domain. Describe either real life situation that could be modeled be either a linear, a non-linear function, or a piecewise function.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Explain why the model is linear, non-linear, or piecewise? \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I need to make sure that I describe what is the input variable and what is the output variable in my model. </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #279799 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><B>stanbon(75887)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=279799\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Please use Google to find lots of examples<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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