1.βx − 3 if x ≤ 2(b) Suppose that f(x) = βx + 2 if x > 2Find the value of β so that f(x) is continuous everywhere along the real line.

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βx − 3 if x ≤ 2
(b) Suppose that f(x) =
βx + 2 if x > 2
Find the value of β so that f(x) is continuous everywhere along the real line.

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For continuity,

left hand limit=right hand limit=f(x)

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Left hand limit and f(x) when x≤2

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Right hand limit when x>2.

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