Evaluate the Function for the Indicated Value $f ( - 12 )$

question 77

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the function for the indicated value.
-Evaluate $f ( - 12 )$
$$f ( x ) = \left\{ \begin{array} { c c } 7 & x \leq - 2 \\| x + 1 | & - 2 < x \leq 4 \\- 5 & x > 4\end{array} \right.$$

• A) \(- 12\)
• B) \(- 5\)
• C) 7
• D) 11

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