EDIT: I actully figured this one out so I dont need help anymore but thanks! :D
The point ( -2, f(-2) ) lies on the leftmost line segment.
The leftmost line segment contains the points (-4, 4) and (-1, -1) .
So the slope of this line segment = [ -1 - 4 ] / [ -1 - -4 ] = -5 / 3 .
We know that the slope between (-2, f(-2) ) and (-1, -1) will also be -5/3 .
Using the slope -5/3 and the points (-1, -1) and (-2, f(-2) )
-5/3 = [ f(-2) - -1 ] / [-2 - -1]
-5/3 = [ f(-2) + 1 ] / [ -1 ] Multiply both sides by -1 .
5/3 = f(-2) + 1 Subtract 1 from both sides.
5/3 - 1 = f(-2)
2/3 = f(-2)
The point ( -2, f(-2) ) lies on the leftmost line segment.
The leftmost line segment contains the points (-4, 4) and (-1, -1) .
So the slope of this line segment = [ -1 - 4 ] / [ -1 - -4 ] = -5 / 3 .
We know that the slope between (-2, f(-2) ) and (-1, -1) will also be -5/3 .
Using the slope -5/3 and the points (-1, -1) and (-2, f(-2) )
-5/3 = [ f(-2) - -1 ] / [-2 - -1]
-5/3 = [ f(-2) + 1 ] / [ -1 ] Multiply both sides by -1 .
5/3 = f(-2) + 1 Subtract 1 from both sides.
5/3 - 1 = f(-2)
2/3 = f(-2)