SOLUTION: f(x) =[ x − 3 if x < 1 [ x^2 if x ≥ 1 Evaluate the piecewise-defined function.

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Question 1176845: f(x) =[ x − 3 if x < 1
[ x^2 if x ≥ 1
Evaluate the piecewise-defined function.
Answer by Solver92311(821) About Me  (Show Source):
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You cannot evaluate a function without knowing what input value to use. You did not ask the entire question. In general, look at the input value for which you want a function value (that's what the word "evaluate" means, by the way -- your first clue should have been the word value embedded in the word evaluate). If that input value is strictly less than one, subtract 3 from the input value to get the function value. If the input value is one or greater, square the input to get the function value.


John

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