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What is the value of f(x) when x = 4 in the piecewise function f(x) =

2x² when x>4 …….. 4x when x < 4

What is the value of f(x) when x = 4 in the piecewise function f(x) = 2x² when x&gt-example-1
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The question asks the value of f(x) when x = 4 in the equation

x = 4 is less than or equal to 4, so we use the first equation in the piecewise functions => {4x when x≤4}

Solving for f(x):

4(4)=16

16 is the answer!

Hope it helps!

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