(\x - 2| , х> 0 f(x) = {5, – 2 < x < 0 4. Graph 1 х, x<-2 -5 -4 -3 -2 -3

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The task is to graph the piecewise function \( f(x) \) defined as follows:

\[
f(x) = 
\begin{cases} 
|x - 2|, & x > 0 \\
5, & -2 < x \leq 0 \\
-\frac{1}{2}x, & x \leq -2 
\end{cases}
\]

### Graph Explanation:

The graph is set on a standard Cartesian coordinate system with both x and y axes ranging from -5 to 5.

- For \( x > 0 \), the function is \( f(x) = |x - 2| \). This part will graph as a V-shaped piece shifted to the right by 2 units. It starts from the point (2, 0) and opens upwards with slopes of +1 and -1 on either side of x = 2.

- For \( -2 < x \leq 0 \), the function is constant \( f(x) = 5 \). This will appear as a horizontal line segment from slightly after x = -2 to x = 0, keeping y = 5 constant.

- For \( x \leq -2 \), the function is \( f(x) = -\frac{1}{2}x \). This is a straight line with a negative slope of -1/2, beginning at x = -2 and continuing leftward, creating a downward slant.

Each segment of the function is distinct and covers specified intervals of the x-values.

### Key Points:

- The graph combines linear, constant, and absolute value functions into a single piecewise representation.
- Attention should be given to the open and closed endpoints: \( (2, 0) \) is not included for \( x > 0 \) while other endpoints are part of their respective intervals.
- The y-intercept is at \((0, 5)\), and there are significant changes in behavior at key x-values (\( -2 \), \( 0 \), and \( 2 \)). 

This visualization aids in understanding how different rules apply across different sections of the domain for the given piecewise function.
Transcribed Image Text:The task is to graph the piecewise function \( f(x) \) defined as follows: \[ f(x) = \begin{cases} |x - 2|, & x > 0 \\ 5, & -2 < x \leq 0 \\ -\frac{1}{2}x, & x \leq -2 \end{cases} \] ### Graph Explanation: The graph is set on a standard Cartesian coordinate system with both x and y axes ranging from -5 to 5. - For \( x > 0 \), the function is \( f(x) = |x - 2| \). This part will graph as a V-shaped piece shifted to the right by 2 units. It starts from the point (2, 0) and opens upwards with slopes of +1 and -1 on either side of x = 2. - For \( -2 < x \leq 0 \), the function is constant \( f(x) = 5 \). This will appear as a horizontal line segment from slightly after x = -2 to x = 0, keeping y = 5 constant. - For \( x \leq -2 \), the function is \( f(x) = -\frac{1}{2}x \). This is a straight line with a negative slope of -1/2, beginning at x = -2 and continuing leftward, creating a downward slant. Each segment of the function is distinct and covers specified intervals of the x-values. ### Key Points: - The graph combines linear, constant, and absolute value functions into a single piecewise representation. - Attention should be given to the open and closed endpoints: \( (2, 0) \) is not included for \( x > 0 \) while other endpoints are part of their respective intervals. - The y-intercept is at \((0, 5)\), and there are significant changes in behavior at key x-values (\( -2 \), \( 0 \), and \( 2 \)). This visualization aids in understanding how different rules apply across different sections of the domain for the given piecewise function.
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