15.B. Show that a polynomial function f, given by f(x) anx" + an-1x"¬1 +... + a1x + ao, x€ R, is continuous at every point of R.

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Problem 11T: Consider the following rational functions: r(x)=x2x22x1 s(x)=x2+4x3+27 t(x)=x+2x39x u(x)=x225x2+x6...
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15.B. Show that a polynomial function f, given by
f(x)
Anx" + an-1x"=1 +
+ a1x + ao,
x € R,
..
is continuous at every point of R.
15.C. Show that a rational function (that is, the quotient of two polynomials)
is continuous at every point where it is defined.
Transcribed Image Text:15.B. Show that a polynomial function f, given by f(x) Anx" + an-1x"=1 + + a1x + ao, x € R, .. is continuous at every point of R. 15.C. Show that a rational function (that is, the quotient of two polynomials) is continuous at every point where it is defined.
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