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Sketch the graph of the piecewise function

The image consists of a piecewise function and its corresponding graph. The function \( f(x) \) is defined as follows:

\[
f(x) = 
\begin{cases} 
-2 & \text{if } x < -2 \\
-x + 1 & \text{if } -2 \leq x \leq 2 \\
2 & \text{if } x > 2 
\end{cases}
\]

### Graph Explanation:

- **Horizontal Axis (x-axis):** The x-axis is labeled with values from -4 to 4.
- **Vertical Axis (y-axis):** The y-axis is labeled with values from -4 to 4.

### Function Description:

1. **For \( x < -2 \):** The function is constant with a value of -2. This is represented by a horizontal line to the left of \( x = -2 \).

2. **For \( -2 \leq x \leq 2 \):** The function is linear, described by the equation \( -x + 1 \). This creates a downward sloping line intersecting the y-axis at 1 and extending from \( x = -2 \) to \( x = 2 \).

3. **For \( x > 2 \):** The function is constant with a value of 2. This is shown as a horizontal line to the right of \( x = 2 \).

Each segment is clearly marked, with attention to the boundary conditions at \( x = -2 \) and \( x = 2 \). The graph illustrates how the function behaves within the specified intervals.
Transcribed Image Text:The image consists of a piecewise function and its corresponding graph. The function \( f(x) \) is defined as follows: \[ f(x) = \begin{cases} -2 & \text{if } x < -2 \\ -x + 1 & \text{if } -2 \leq x \leq 2 \\ 2 & \text{if } x > 2 \end{cases} \] ### Graph Explanation: - **Horizontal Axis (x-axis):** The x-axis is labeled with values from -4 to 4. - **Vertical Axis (y-axis):** The y-axis is labeled with values from -4 to 4. ### Function Description: 1. **For \( x < -2 \):** The function is constant with a value of -2. This is represented by a horizontal line to the left of \( x = -2 \). 2. **For \( -2 \leq x \leq 2 \):** The function is linear, described by the equation \( -x + 1 \). This creates a downward sloping line intersecting the y-axis at 1 and extending from \( x = -2 \) to \( x = 2 \). 3. **For \( x > 2 \):** The function is constant with a value of 2. This is shown as a horizontal line to the right of \( x = 2 \). Each segment is clearly marked, with attention to the boundary conditions at \( x = -2 \) and \( x = 2 \). The graph illustrates how the function behaves within the specified intervals.
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