Greatest Integer Function Definition of Greatest Integer Function 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. In other words, a greatest integer function rounds any number down to the nearest integer.
Examples of Greatest Integer Function 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]. Solved Example on Greatest Integer Function If [x] represents the greatest integer function, then evaluate . Choices: A. 35 B. 17 C. 18 D. 15 Correct Answer: D Solution: Step 1: Let x = 2 - h, then as and as , 2 - h = 1. Step 2:
If [x] represents the greatest integer function, then evaluate . Choices: A. 35 B. 17 C. 18 D. 15 Correct Answer: D Solution: Step 1: Let x = 2 - h, then as and as , 2 - h = 1. Step 2:
If [x] represents the greatest integer function, then evaluate .
Choices:
A. 35
B. 17
C. 18
D. 15
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Step 1: Let x = 2 - h, then as and as , 2 - h = 1.
Step 2:
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