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Problems 1-6, determine if the function f (x) is continuous at the value c. If not continuous,
state which rule of continuity the function fails.

1. )' 2. 3. y

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Problems 7-10, state the value(s) of x where the function is discontinuous. Justify your
reasoning.

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+ Sx - 24 8. g(x) = tanx
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x = - o remDvo..bl e. ( ho le)
9. h(x) = z x + x 2 10. x 3 -27
f (X) = X - 3

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h (f.) = cnrmnuou� -x=3 rernvvo.,b\e_ (hole)
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 Problems 17 - 18, Use the alternate form of the derivative to determine whether each function
is differentiable at the given x-value. Then, verify that the function is continuous at x = c.

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17. f(x) = -X at x = 2 18. f(x) = x 3 + 3x 2 + 4 atx = -1

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Problems 19 - 23: Use the graph of the function/(xJ shown in the figure at right.

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20. For which values of x is f' (x) < 0 ? 1
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21. Show that f' (3) does not exist.

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22. Is/ continuous at x = 5 ? Explain why, or why not.

jes -f'(s)=J.
Z3. Which is larger f'(S.5) or f'(6.5)?

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