Evaluate f(-8), f(0), f(x) = f(-8)= f(0) = f(7) = and f(7) for the piecewise defined function. -6 √x + 3 if x < 0 1-x if x ≥ 0 Sketch the graph of the function. -2 y 6 4 -2 y 4 -6 -4 y 6 4 2 y 4

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### Piecewise Defined Functions and Graphical Representation

#### Problem Statement:
Evaluate \( f(-8) \), \( f(0) \), and \( f(7) \) for the piecewise defined function specified below:

\[ f(x) = \begin{cases} 
x + 3 & \text{if } x < 0 \\
1 - x & \text{if } x \geq 0 
\end{cases} \]

#### Function Values:
- \( f(-8) = \) ________
- \( f(0) = \) ________
- \( f(7) = \) ________

#### Graph of the Function:
Below are graphical representations of the piecewise defined function.

1. **First Graph:**
   - \( x \)-axis ranges from \(-6\) to \(6\).
   - \( y \)-axis ranges from \(-6\) to \(6\).
   - The graph is composed of two line segments:
     - For \( x < 0 \), the function \( f(x) = x + 3 \). This segment appears as a line with a positive slope starting from \(-6, -3\) and continuing through the point \(0, 3\) (excluding the point at \(x=0\)).
     - For \( x \geq 0 \), the function \( f(x) = 1 - x \). This segment appears as a line with a negative slope starting from the open circle at \(0, 1\) and continuing through points like \(5, -4\) as \( x \) increases.
   - There's a solid dot at the point \( (0, 1) \) indicating the function value at \( x = 0 \) within its domain.

2. **Second Graph:**
   - Identical to the first graph in layout, scale, and line segments.

3. **Third Graph:**
   - Identical to the first graph in layout, scale, and line segments.

4. **Fourth Graph:**
   - Identical to the first graph in layout, scale, and line segments.

#### Graphical Explanation:
Each graph shown is the visual representation of the piecewise function \( f(x) \). The graph clearly illustrates the behavior of \( f \) around the critical point \( x = 0 \) where the definition of the function changes.

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Transcribed Image Text:### Piecewise Defined Functions and Graphical Representation #### Problem Statement: Evaluate \( f(-8) \), \( f(0) \), and \( f(7) \) for the piecewise defined function specified below: \[ f(x) = \begin{cases} x + 3 & \text{if } x < 0 \\ 1 - x & \text{if } x \geq 0 \end{cases} \] #### Function Values: - \( f(-8) = \) ________ - \( f(0) = \) ________ - \( f(7) = \) ________ #### Graph of the Function: Below are graphical representations of the piecewise defined function. 1. **First Graph:** - \( x \)-axis ranges from \(-6\) to \(6\). - \( y \)-axis ranges from \(-6\) to \(6\). - The graph is composed of two line segments: - For \( x < 0 \), the function \( f(x) = x + 3 \). This segment appears as a line with a positive slope starting from \(-6, -3\) and continuing through the point \(0, 3\) (excluding the point at \(x=0\)). - For \( x \geq 0 \), the function \( f(x) = 1 - x \). This segment appears as a line with a negative slope starting from the open circle at \(0, 1\) and continuing through points like \(5, -4\) as \( x \) increases. - There's a solid dot at the point \( (0, 1) \) indicating the function value at \( x = 0 \) within its domain. 2. **Second Graph:** - Identical to the first graph in layout, scale, and line segments. 3. **Third Graph:** - Identical to the first graph in layout, scale, and line segments. 4. **Fourth Graph:** - Identical to the first graph in layout, scale, and line segments. #### Graphical Explanation: Each graph shown is the visual representation of the piecewise function \( f(x) \). The graph clearly illustrates the behavior of \( f \) around the critical point \( x = 0 \) where the definition of the function changes. - **
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