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Problem 1RCC: (a) What is a function? What are its domain and range? (b) What is the graph of a function? (c) How...
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![**Problem Overview:**
Let \( f \) be the function defined by:
\[
f(x) =
\begin{cases}
\sqrt{x+1} & \text{for } 0 \leq x \leq 3 \\
5 - x & \text{for } 3 < x \leq 5
\end{cases}
\]
**(a)** Is \( f \) continuous at \( x = 3 \)? Explain why or why not.
**(c)** Suppose the function \( g \) is defined by:
\[
g(x) =
\begin{cases}
k\sqrt{x+1} & \text{for } 0 \leq x \leq 3 \\
mx + 2 & \text{for } 3 < x \leq 5
\end{cases}
\]
where \( k \) and \( m \) are constants. If \( g \) is differentiable at \( x = 3 \), what are the values of \( k \) and \( m \)?
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Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Overview:**
Let \( f \) be the function defined by:
\[
f(x) =
\begin{cases}
\sqrt{x+1} & \text{for } 0 \leq x \leq 3 \\
5 - x & \text{for } 3 < x \leq 5
\end{cases}
\]
**(a)** Is \( f \) continuous at \( x = 3 \)? Explain why or why not.
**(c)** Suppose the function \( g \) is defined by:
\[
g(x) =
\begin{cases}
k\sqrt{x+1} & \text{for } 0 \leq x \leq 3 \\
mx + 2 & \text{for } 3 < x \leq 5
\end{cases}
\]
where \( k \) and \( m \) are constants. If \( g \) is differentiable at \( x = 3 \), what are the values of \( k \) and \( m \)?
---
**Instruction for Use:**
Integrate these exercises into your calculus section to enhance understanding of piecewise functions, continuity, and differentiability at given points. Encourage learners to solve the problems and explain their reasoning clearly. Provide hints, such as examining limits and using derivatives, to aid in comprehension.
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