Math Problem Statement

The graph of y = f(x) is shown below. Find all values of x where f(x) = 0.

Solution

The problem asks to find all values of xx where f(x)=0f(x) = 0, which means finding the points where the graph intersects the xx-axis.

Looking at the graph, we see that the function intersects the xx-axis at two points:

  • The first intersection occurs at x=5x = -5.
  • The second intersection occurs at x=2x = 2.

Thus, the values of xx where f(x)=0f(x) = 0 are: x=5andx=2.x = -5 \quad \text{and} \quad x = 2.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions you might explore:

  1. What happens to the function for values of xx less than -5 or greater than 2?
  2. How do you find the slope of the lines in this piecewise function?
  3. What is the domain and range of the given function?
  4. What is the significance of the function's behavior between x=5x = -5 and x=2x = 2?
  5. How do you identify the vertex of a piecewise linear graph like this one?

Tip: When solving for f(x)=0f(x) = 0, you're essentially looking for the function's roots, which occur where the graph crosses the x-axis.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Graphing
Piecewise Functions
Zeros of Functions

Formulas

Finding zeros by setting f(x) = 0
Intersection of the graph with the x-axis

Theorems

Zero Product Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11