greatest integer function
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| 19th Mar, 2008,
02:35: PM
Expert Answer:
- Greatest Integer Function is a step function written as f(x) = [x], where f(x) is the greatest integer less than or equal to x.
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In other words, a greatest integer function rounds any number down to the nearest integer.
Examples
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The greatest integer less than or equal to the number [5.3] is [5].
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The greatest integer less than or equal to the number [- 5.3] is [- 5].
The graph of the greatest integer function is a step function.
In other words, a greatest integer function rounds any number down to the nearest integer.
Examples
-
The greatest integer less than or equal to the number [5.3] is [5].
-
The greatest integer less than or equal to the number [- 5.3] is [- 5].
The graph of the greatest integer function is a step function.
Answered by
| 19th Mar, 2008,
06:26: PM
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