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To determine \( f'(-4) \), we need to find the slope of the graph at \( x = -4 \), as \( f'(x) \) represents the derivative of \( f(x) \), which is the slope of the tangent line to the curve at a given point.

From the graph, between \( x = -5 \) and \( x = -3 \), the function appears to be a straight line. Specifically:
- At \( x = -5 \), \( f(x) = 3 \)
- At \( x = -3 \), \( f(x) = 3 \)

This means the line segment is horizontal between these points, so the slope of the line between \( x = -5 \) and \( x = -3 \) is 0. Therefore, the derivative at \( x = -4 \), which lies on this horizontal segment, is:

\[
f'(-4) = 0
\]

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Here are some follow-up questions related to this graph:
1. What is \( f'(1) \)?
2. What is the value of \( f(-2) \)?
3. Where is the function \( f(x) \) increasing?
4. Identify any discontinuities in the graph of \( f(x) \).
5. What is the maximum value of \( f(x) \)?

**Tip:** The slope of a line segment is calculated by dividing the difference in \( y \)-values by the difference in \( x \)-values for two points on the line.

Learn how to find the derivative f'(-4) from a graph of f(x). This problem explains the concept of the derivative as the slope of the tangent line and covers how to calculate the slope of a line segment between two points. Suitable for students in Grades 10-12.

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