Question

Given the function f(x) below, evaluate 3f(-2) + f(1).

Answer 1

Answer: 45

Step-by-step explanation: I used a graphing calculator and input all the equations and all the restraints, and I found that you can’t use the first equation since x has to be less than or equal to -3, and the question calls for x to be -2. So, in the second equation, there’s a point (-2, 16) and in the third equation there’s a point (1, -3). You know you have to use these two points since in the second equation, the restraint only lets you use numbers greater than -3 or less than 0, which cannot be one, and in the third equation, the restraint only lets you use numbers greater than 0, which can’t be -2. I hope that made some sense. So then, with substitution the equation would be 3(16)+(-3) which equals 45. 3(16)=48. 48-3+=45