Select the Graph of the Function $f ( x ) = 2 - x ^ { 2 } \quad x < - 2$

question 40

Multiple Choice

Select the graph of the function.
$f ( x ) = 2 - x ^ { 2 } \quad x < - 2$
$= 3 + x \quad - 2 \leq x < 0$
$= x ^ { 2 } + 5 \quad x \geq 0$

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