Math Problem Statement

f(x) = { (2x^2 - 5x - 3) / (x - 3), if x ≠ 3; 6, if x = 3. What can be deduced about the behavior of the function at x = 3?

Solution

It looks like you're working with a piecewise function. The problem shown is:

\begin{cases} \frac{2x^2 - 5x - 3}{x - 3}, & \text{if } x \neq 3 \\ 6, & \text{if } x = 3 \end{cases}$$ The goal might involve finding the limit of $$f(x)$$ as $$x \to 3$$, ensuring that the function is continuous, or analyzing the function behavior at $$x = 3$$. Would you like me to analyze this further or perform any specific operation, such as finding the limit or determining the continuity at $$x = 3$$? Here are 5 possible questions based on this function: 1. What is the limit of $$f(x)$$ as $$x \to 3$$? 2. Is $$f(x)$$ continuous at $$x = 3$$? 3. How do you simplify the expression $$\frac{2x^2 - 5x - 3}{x - 3}$$? 4. What is the value of $$f(x)$$ at $$x = 3$$, and how does it relate to continuity? 5. How would the function change if $$a = 3$$ were modified? **Tip**: Always check if a function is continuous by ensuring that the limit as $$x$$ approaches the point matches the function's value at that point.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Piecewise Functions
Limits
Continuity
Algebra

Formulas

f(x) = (2x^2 - 5x - 3) / (x - 3), if x ≠ 3
f(x) = 6, if x = 3

Theorems

Limit Theorem: lim (x -> a) f(x)
Continuity Theorem: A function is continuous at x = a if lim (x -> a) f(x) = f(a)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12