using the definition of continuity and the properties of limits to show that the function is continuous at the given number a.  f(x)= 3x2+(x+2)5, a= -1 can you please explain this problem with work

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using the definition of continuity and the properties of limits to show that the function is continuous at the given number a. 

f(x)= 3x2+(x+2)5, a= -1

can you please explain this problem with work 

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