16. Find the value of the constant k so that the function f(x) = { kx-5 if 0 < x < 2; is continuous.

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16. Find the value of the constant k so that the function
f(x) = {
kx5
3x + 7 if x ≥ 2
if 0 < x < 2;
is continuous.
Transcribed Image Text:16. Find the value of the constant k so that the function f(x) = { kx5 3x + 7 if x ≥ 2 if 0 < x < 2; is continuous.
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