In the piecewise function below, what does y equal when x = 3? Note: Pay close attention to the <, > and < signs. - 2x + 4 1 y = { -x- 3 2x + 1 x<-1 -1 3

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I am not understanding how to do piece wise functions, especially the conditions. Please explain as detailed as possible. 

In the piecewise function below, what does y equal when x = 3?
Note: Pay close attention to the <, > and < signs.
- 2x + 4
1
y = { -x-
3
2x + 1
x<-1
-1<x< 3
r > 3
Transcribed Image Text:In the piecewise function below, what does y equal when x = 3? Note: Pay close attention to the <, > and < signs. - 2x + 4 1 y = { -x- 3 2x + 1 x<-1 -1<x< 3 r > 3
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