Problem

For the piecewise linear function, find $(a) f(-3),(b) f(-1),(c) f(0),(d) f(2)$, and $(e) f(5)$.
\[
f(x)=\left\{\begin{array}{ll}
2 x & \text { if } x \leq-1 \\
x-1 & \text { if } x> -1
\end{array}\right.
\]
(a) $f(-3)=$

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Final Answer: \(\boxed{-6}\)

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Step 1 :We need to find the value of the function at x = -3. Since -3 is less than or equal to -1, we will use the first part of the piecewise function: \(f(x) = 2x\).

Step 2 :x = -3

Step 3 :f_x = -6

Step 4 :Final Answer: \(\boxed{-6}\)

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