Which of the following functions are continuous at x=2 ?f(x)=4x−4h(x)=log(x−4)Choose 1 answer:(A) f only(B) h only(C) Both f and h(D) Neither f nor h
Q. Which of the following functions are continuous at x=2 ?f(x)=4x−4h(x)=log(x−4)Choose 1 answer:(A) f only(B) h only(C) Both f and h(D) Neither f nor h
Determine Domain and Check: Determine the domain of f(x) and check if x=2 is within that domain.The function f(x)=4x−4 involves a fourth root. The fourth root is defined for all real numbers because we can take the fourth root of both positive and negative numbers. However, the expression inside the root, x−4, must be greater than or equal to zero for the function to be real-valued. Therefore, the domain of f(x) is x≥4. Since 2 is not greater than or equal to 4, x=2 is not in the domain of f(x).
Determine Domain and Check: Determine the domain of h(x) and check if x=2 is within that domain.The function h(x)=log(x−4) involves a logarithm. The argument of a logarithm must be positive. Therefore, the domain of h(x) is x > 4. Since 2 is not greater than 4, x=2 is not in the domain of h(x).
Conclude Continuity: Conclude which functions are continuous at x=2 based on the domain analysis.Since neither f(x) nor h(x) have x=2 within their domains, neither function is continuous at x=2. Therefore, the correct answer is (D) Neither f nor h.