SOLUTION: Hello, need help graphing the following. 5x+8, if x if less than 0 2x^2-5. if x is greater than or equal to 0

Question 363578: Hello,
need help graphing the following.
5x+8, if x if less than 0
2x^2-5. if x is greater than or equal to 0
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Choose a range to graph (-5,5)

When approaching from the left,
, use an open circle to signify a limit and not a point.
When approaching from the right,
, use a closed circle to signify a point.

Plot the points and connect the respective point with line/curve.

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