Give a Rule for the Piecewise-Defined Function $f ( x ) = \left\{ \begin{array} { l l } 4 & \text { if } x \leq 0 \\ - x & \text { if } x > 0 \end{array} \right.$

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Multiple Choice

Give a rule for the piecewise-defined function. Then give the domain and range.
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• A) \(f ( x ) = \left\{ \begin{array} { l l } 4 & \text { if } x \leq 0 \\ - x & \text { if } x > 0 \end{array} \right.\); Domain: \(( \infty , \infty )\), Range: \(( \infty , 0 ) \cup \{ 4 \}\)
• B) \(f ( x ) = \left\{ \begin{array} { l l } 4 & \text { if } x < 0 \\ - 4 x & \text { if } x \geq 0 \end{array} \right.\); Domain: \(( \infty , 0 ) \cup \{ 4 \}\), Range: \(( \infty , \infty )\)
• C) \(f ( x ) = \left\{ \begin{array} { l l } 4 & \text { if } x < 0 \\ x & \text { if } x \geq 0 \end{array} \right.\); Domain: \(( \infty , 0 ] \cup ( 4 )\), Range: \(( \infty , \infty )\)
• D) \(f ( x ) = \left\{ \begin{array} { l l } 4 & \text { if } x < 0 \\ - x & \text { if } x \geq 0 \end{array} \right.\); Domain: \(( \infty , \infty )\), Range: \(( \infty , 0 ] \cup \{ 4 \}\)

Comprehend how to close temporary accounts at the end of the accounting period.

Understand the impact of adjusting and closing entries on financial statements.

Determine the effects of adjusting entries on both the income statement and balance sheet.

Understand the concept of temporary vs. permanent accounts and identify examples of each.

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