1. Let f: R→ R such that f(x) = -x ifa is rational and f(x) = 2x+3 if x is irrational. Prove that f is continuous at a if and only if a = -1. (Hint: this question is very similar to an example in the lecture)

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1. Let f: R → R such that f(x) = -x if x is rational and f(x) = 2x+3 if x is irrational.
Prove that f is continuous at a if and only if a = -1. (Hint: this question is very
similar to an example in the lecture)
Transcribed Image Text:1. Let f: R → R such that f(x) = -x if x is rational and f(x) = 2x+3 if x is irrational. Prove that f is continuous at a if and only if a = -1. (Hint: this question is very similar to an example in the lecture)
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