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Examine the continuity of f(x) = x3 + 2x2 − x − 2 at x = − 2

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Every polynomial is continuous for all values of x f(x) = x3 + 2x2 − x − 2 is a polynomial and hence continuous at x = − 2.

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Chapter 8: Continuity - EXERCISE 8.1 [Page 172]

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