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Piecewise Defined Function, take a look at the picture below.

Piecewise Defined Function, take a look at the picture below.-example-1
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Answer:

f(1) = -1

Explanation:

The first step is to identify the applicable "piece" of the piecewise function. For x=1, it is the middle piece.

The second step is to put the argument value where x is and do the arithmetic.

f(1) = -1² = -(1)(1)

f(1) = -1

Piecewise Defined Function, take a look at the picture below.-example-1
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