Question

Evaluate the piecewise function h(x)={0.5x3x−16if 0≤x≤8if 8<x≤12
when x=10
.



(1 point)

47.5

5.25

14.0

15.5

Answer 1

Since 10 is in the interval 8 < x ≤ 12, use h(x) = 3x − 16. So h(10) = 3(10) − 16 = 30 − 16 = 14.0.