To write the given piecewise function [tex]\( f(x) \)[/tex], let's carefully interpret the conditions provided:
1. For packages weighing between 0 and 3 pounds (inclusive), the cost is [tex]$7.35.
2. For packages weighing just over 3 pounds up to 10 pounds (inclusive), the cost is $[/tex]14.35.
3. For packages weighing between 10 and 20 pounds, the cost is [tex]$19.45 plus $[/tex]0.50 for each pound over 10 pounds.
Let's match these conditions to the given choices:
a. [tex]\( f(x) = 7.35 \quad 0
This correctly states that the cost is [tex]$7.35 for packages in the weight range \( 0 < x \leq 3 \).
b. \( f(x) = 7.35 \quad 0
In summary, the correct pieces for the piecewise function are:
a. [tex]\( f(x) = 7.35 \quad 0 < x \leq 3 \)[/tex]
d. [tex]\( f(x) = 19.45 + (0.50)(x-10) \quad 10 < x \leq 20 \)[/tex]
f. [tex]\( f(x) = 14.35 \quad 3 < x \leq 10 \)[/tex]
Hence, the correct pieces are: a, d, f.