If \( f(x) \) is defined as follows, find (a) \( f(-2) \), (b) \( f(0) \), and (c) \( f(1) \). \[ f(x) = \begin{cases} x^2 & \text{if } x < 0 \\ 2 & \text{if } x = 0 \\ 3x + 3 & \text{if } x > 0 \end{cases} \] (a) \( f(-2) = \, \) [ ] (Simplify your answer.)
If \( f(x) \) is defined as follows, find (a) \( f(-2) \), (b) \( f(0) \), and (c) \( f(1) \). \[ f(x) = \begin{cases} x^2 & \text{if } x < 0 \\ 2 & \text{if } x = 0 \\ 3x + 3 & \text{if } x > 0 \end{cases} \] (a) \( f(-2) = \, \) [ ] (Simplify your answer.)
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![If \( f(x) \) is defined as follows, find (a) \( f(-2) \), (b) \( f(0) \), and (c) \( f(1) \).
\[
f(x) =
\begin{cases}
x^2 & \text{if } x < 0 \\
2 & \text{if } x = 0 \\
3x + 3 & \text{if } x > 0
\end{cases}
\]
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Transcribed Image Text:If \( f(x) \) is defined as follows, find (a) \( f(-2) \), (b) \( f(0) \), and (c) \( f(1) \).
\[
f(x) =
\begin{cases}
x^2 & \text{if } x < 0 \\
2 & \text{if } x = 0 \\
3x + 3 & \text{if } x > 0
\end{cases}
\]
(a) \( f(-2) = \, \) [ ] (Simplify your answer.)
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