Provide an Appropriate Response

question 176

Essay

Provide an appropriate response.
- $$\text { Does the graph of } f ( x ) = \left\{ \begin{array} { l l } 3 , & x < 0 \\0 , & x = 0 \\- 3 , & x > 0\end{array} \right. \text { have a vertical tangent at the origin? Give reasons for your answer. }$$

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Definitions:

Owner's Drawings

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Income Summary

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Current Assets

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Classified Balance Sheet

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