Concept
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One of the most commonly used step functions is the greatest integer function. The greatest integer function has it's own notation and tells us to round whatever decimal number it is given down to the nearest integer, or the greatest integer that is less than the number. The graph of the greatest integer function resembles an ascending staircase.
Sample Problems
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Problem 1
How to graph the greatest integer function.
Problem 2
How to graph a transformation of the greatest integer function.
Problem 3
How to graph a transformation of the greatest integer function that reverses the segments.
