Let $f: R \to R$ be defined by $f(x) = \begin{cases} k - 2x, & \text{if } x \leqslant -1 \\ 2x + 3, & \text{if } x > -1 \end{cases}$. If $f$ has a local minimum at $x = -1$,then what is the possible value of $k$?

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $0$
  • C
    $-\frac{1}{2}$
  • D
    $-1$

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