The equation of the piecewise defined function f(x) is below. What is the value of f(1)?

Answer:
-1
Step-by-step explanation:
First, we need to find which expression to use for f(1). The first function does not include 1, because it is <, and not [tex]\leq[/tex]
The second functions includes 1, because it has a [tex]\leq[/tex], meaning greater than or equal to, so this is the function we must use.
-x^2
Plug 1 in for x
-(1^2)
Solve the exponent first
-(1)
-1
So, f(1)=-1
Answer:
B) f(1) = -1
Step-by-step explanation:
x = 1 lies in the second piece
f(1) = -(1)²
f(1) = -1