\[ f(x)=\left\{\begin{array}{c} x+5 ; x<-2 \\ -2 x-1 ; x \geq-2 \end{array}\right. \] Function? Yes or No \[ f(-2)=f(3)=f(-4)= \]
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- A function is defined as a relation where each input \( x \) has exactly one output \( f(x) \). - The given piecewise function is: \[ f(x) = \left\{\begin{array}{l} x + 5 \quad \text{if} \quad x < -2 \\ -2x - 1 \quad \text{if} \quad x \geq -2 Show more…
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