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Let f be a function given by

x + 2 if x < 0
f(x) =
x if x >= 0

Is there a function g: R ---> R such that g'=f?

*be careful applying definition of the derivative

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Derivatives of functions are compared to obtain a proof. The definition of derivatives are applied.

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