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3. For \( a, b > 0 \) define \( f(x) \) by

\[
f(x) = 
\begin{cases} 
\int_{a}^{b} t^x \, dt & x \neq -1 \\
\log b - \log a & x = -1 
\end{cases}
\]

Prove or disprove that \( f \) is continuous at \( x = -1 \).
Transcribed Image Text:3. For \( a, b > 0 \) define \( f(x) \) by \[ f(x) = \begin{cases} \int_{a}^{b} t^x \, dt & x \neq -1 \\ \log b - \log a & x = -1 \end{cases} \] Prove or disprove that \( f \) is continuous at \( x = -1 \).
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