Consider the following function: - 4 if x < 2 I-2 f(x) = ar - bx +3 if 2 3 Find the values of a and b that make f continuous everywhere. Justify your answer by using the appropriate limits.

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Consider the following function:
x² - 4
if a <2
I - 2
ax² – bx +3 if 2 <x < 3
f(x) =
2.x a +b
if r > 3
Find the values of a and b that make f continuous everywhere. Justify your answer by
using the appropriate limits.
Transcribed Image Text:6. Consider the following function: x² - 4 if a <2 I - 2 ax² – bx +3 if 2 <x < 3 f(x) = 2.x a +b if r > 3 Find the values of a and b that make f continuous everywhere. Justify your answer by using the appropriate limits.
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