SOLUTION: Explain why the absolute value function y = |x| is an example of a piecewise function.

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Question 846918: Explain why the absolute value function y = |x| is an example of a piecewise function.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Piecewise functions are defined using an interval.
So,
abs%28x%29=-x when x%3C0
abs%28x%29=x when x%3E=0