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Limits and Continuity — Quiz

Question 3 • Precalculus

Which function has a removable discontinuity at x is equal to 7 ?

Answer
A
f of x equals inequality negative x comma x is less than 7 inequality x plus 1 comma x is greater than or equal to 7
B
f of x equals inequality negative the fraction with numerator x and denominator x minus 7 comma x is less than 7 inequality x plus 1 comma x is greater than or equal to 7
C
f of x is equal to the fraction with numerator x squared minus 10 x plus 21 and denominator x minus 7
D
f of x is equal to the fraction with numerator 3 and denominator x minus 7

Explanation

Factor the numerator in choice C: x² − 10x + 21 = (x − 3)(x − 7). For x ≠ 7, the factor x − 7 cancels, leaving f(x) = x − 3, but the original function is undefined at x = 7. That creates a hole, or removable discontinuity, so the correct choice is C, the fraction with numerator x² − 10x + 21 and denominator x − 7.

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