How to use DesmosCalculator.net to explore piecewise-defined absolute value func

Started by Googlesolitaire, Nov 29, 2025, 04:53 AM

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To explore piecewise absolute value functions on Desmos Calculator, you can combine absolute value expressions with piecewise definitions. For example, you can define a function like y = {x < 0: |x + 2|, x ≥ 0: |2x - 1|}. Once entered, the calculator plots each segment according to its condition, allowing you to clearly see where the function changes behavior.You can also manipulate the boundaries and coefficients to observe how the graph transforms in real time. This is especially useful for understanding how absolute values interact with piecewise rules, analyzing vertices, and identifying slopes or intercepts in different intervals.