Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 1 - Functions and Their Graphs - Section 1.4 Library of Functions; Piecewise-defined Functions - 1.4 Assess Your Understanding - Page 85: 25

Answer

$a) f(-2)=4 \\ b) f(0)=2 \\ c) f(2)=5$

Work Step by Step

In order to find $f(-2), f(0), f(2)$, we will plug in the $x$ values into the piece of the graph whose interval includes that $x$ value. $a) f(-2)=(-2)^{2}=2^2=4 \\ b) f(0)=2 \\ c) f(2)=(2)(2)+1=5$
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