The problem asks to draw the graphs of several piecewise-defined functions. We will focus on function a), which is given by: $f(x) = \begin{cases} x, & x < 0 \\ 0, & x = 0 \\ 2x, & x > 0 \end{cases}$

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2025/5/26

1. Problem Description

The problem asks to draw the graphs of several piecewise-defined functions. We will focus on function a), which is given by:
f(x)={x,x<00,x=02x,x>0f(x) = \begin{cases} x, & x < 0 \\ 0, & x = 0 \\ 2x, & x > 0 \end{cases}

2. Solution Steps

To draw the graph of this function, we consider each part separately:
* For x<0x < 0, f(x)=xf(x) = x. This is a straight line with a slope of 1 and passes through the origin. Since it's defined only for x<0x < 0, it's a ray extending from the origin into the negative x-axis. Note that the origin itself is not included, but f(x)f(x) approaches to 00 as xx approaches to 00 from left side.
* For x=0x = 0, f(x)=0f(x) = 0. This is just a single point at the origin (0, 0).
* For x>0x > 0, f(x)=2xf(x) = 2x. This is a straight line with a slope of 2 and passes through the origin. Since it's defined only for x>0x > 0, it's a ray extending from the origin into the positive x-axis. Note that the origin itself is not included, but f(x)f(x) approaches to 00 as xx approaches to 00 from right side.
The graph consists of a ray with slope 1 for x<0x<0, the point (0,0), and a ray with slope 2 for x>0x>0.

3. Final Answer

The graph of the function consists of three parts: a line y=xy=x for x<0x<0, the point (0,0), and a line y=2xy=2x for x>0x>0.

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