For the function f, how would you remove the discontinuity? In other words, how would you define f(5) in order for f to be continuous at 5? f(5)= f(x)= = x² - 4x - 5 X-5

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For the function f, how would you remove the discontinuity? In other words, how would you define f(5) in order for f to be
continuous at 5?
f(5)=
f(x)
x² - 4x - 5
X-5
Transcribed Image Text:For the function f, how would you remove the discontinuity? In other words, how would you define f(5) in order for f to be continuous at 5? f(5)= f(x) x² - 4x - 5 X-5
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We have given function 

fx=x2-4x-5x-5

fx=x2-5x+x-5x-5

fx=xx-5+1x-5x-5

fx=x-5x+1x-5

fx=x+1

Put x=5

f5=5+1

f5=6

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