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: 26

Answer

$a) f(-2)=6 \\ b) f(-1)=0 \\ c) f(0)=1$

Work Step by Step

In order to find $f(-2), f(-1), f(0)$, we will plug in the $x$ values into the piece of the graph whose interval includes that $x$ value. $a) f(-2)=(-3)(-2)=6 \\ b) f(-1)=0 \\ c) f(0)=(2)(0)^2+1=1$
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