Graphs of the Functions F and G Are Given $f ( 0 ) \text { or } g ( 0 ) ?$

question 67

Essay

Graphs of the functions f and g are given.
(a) Which is larger, $f ( 0 ) \text { or } g ( 0 ) ?$
(b) Which is larger, $f ( - 1 ) \text { or } g ( - 1 ) ?$
(c) For which values of x is $f ( x ) = g ( x ) ?$

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Definitions:

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G Actin

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Slow Fibers

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