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Use the given graph. Determine the period of the function.

Use the given graph. Determine the period of the function.-example-1
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The "period" of a repeating function is the change in x between consecutive identical values...in this case 3 units.
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Answer:


Period=3

Explanation:

we know that

The period of a periodic function is the interval of x-values on which the cycle of the graph that's repeated in both directions lies.

so

see the attached figure to better understand the problem

To calculate the period subtract
1.5 from
4.5


Period=4.5-1.5=3


Use the given graph. Determine the period of the function.-example-1
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