Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 4 - Writing Linear Functions - 4.7 - Piecewise Functions - Exercises - Page 222: 8

Answer

$ g(-1)=5$

Work Step by Step

We have $x=-1$. Use the first equation. $g(x)=-x+4,$ if $x \leq -1$ Substitute $-1$ for $x$. $\Rightarrow g(-1)=-(-1)+4$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow g(-1)=1+4$ $\Rightarrow g(-1)=5$
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