The question was, let f(x) = 2x if x < -2, ...2x - 2 if -2 <= x <= 2, and ...-2 if x < -2; and what is its graph. You might call this a piecewise-defined linear function. The easiest way to determine this is to look at each interval and see: * Is the function a straight line on each whole interval? * Can you pick two points on each interval so that they match the equation? * And is it a function? Do that and you'll be able to tell. E-mail me if you have more questions on this.