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Describe how a piecewise function can be more useful in real-world scenarios as opposed to a singular linear or non-linear function. Provide your own example of a real-life scenario. Include algebraic and graphical representations in addition to a verbal description

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Answer:

You could use a piece wise function to simulate the speed someone is running at a given time in minutes.

for
0\leq t < 15 s = 9 mph

for
15\leq t< 25 s = 0 mph

for
25\leq t\leq 40 s = 6 mph

Explanation:

I can't do graphs right now but there's an idea

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