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I NEED HELP WITH THIS QUESTION PLEASE

I NEED HELP WITH THIS QUESTION PLEASE-example-1
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Explanation:

it says f(-4).

so, x = -4.

into what function segment is this "falling" ?

well, into the x < 3 segment, right ? because -4 < 3.

so, we need to use

f(x) = x² - 5

f(-4) = (-4)² - 5 = 16 - 5 = 11

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