The function f (x) is de ned, on the interval -π <= x < π

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Hi, I have been asked the following question but I am having trouble with it. Any help would be appreciated.


The function f (x) is de nfied, on the interval -π <= x < π, as f (x) = -2x
and elsewhere by f(x) = f(x + 2π). Carefully sketch the function
on the interval [-4π; 4π].

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Start by sketching the graph on the interval [-pi, pi).

For pi <= x <= 4pi, use the information that f(x + 2pi) = f(x). Do the same for the interval -4pi <= x < -pi.
 
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