Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 9 Online
OpenStudy (babyslapmafro):

Why isn't the following function discontinuous at x=-3 (click to see)

OpenStudy (babyslapmafro):

\[\frac{ x^2+6x+9 }{ |x|+3 }\]

OpenStudy (babyslapmafro):

Factoring the numerator yields (x+3)(x+3)

OpenStudy (babyslapmafro):

oh nvm i understand

OpenStudy (radar):

wouldn't the function be 1 at x=-3?

OpenStudy (babyslapmafro):

The function will be zero at -3.

OpenStudy (babyslapmafro):

But for the function to be discontinuous the function value must be undefined. Now I get it...

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!