Determine whether each of the following functions is (a) continuous (b) differentiable 1. f(x) = x² + x – 1 for all values of x 2. f(x) = Vx – 1 at x = 5

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Determine whether each of the following functions is (a) continuous (b) differentiable
1. f(x) = x² + x – 1 for all values of x
2. f(x) = Vx – 1 at x = 5
Transcribed Image Text:Determine whether each of the following functions is (a) continuous (b) differentiable 1. f(x) = x² + x – 1 for all values of x 2. f(x) = Vx – 1 at x = 5
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