X+1 5) Is the function given by f(x) x2 - 8x + 15 continuous at x = 3? Why or why not?

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Please answer questions 5 and 6 Write neatly and circle answer when finished
Answer Yes or No and use all three parts of the definition
of continuity at a point to say why or why not.
X + 1
5) Is the function given by f(x) =
x2 - 8x + 15
continuous at x = 3? Why or why not?
Find a simplified difference quotient for the function.
Show the difference quotient and the work to get answer.
6) f(x) = 8x + 10
Transcribed Image Text:Answer Yes or No and use all three parts of the definition of continuity at a point to say why or why not. X + 1 5) Is the function given by f(x) = x2 - 8x + 15 continuous at x = 3? Why or why not? Find a simplified difference quotient for the function. Show the difference quotient and the work to get answer. 6) f(x) = 8x + 10
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