Functions Question 282

Question: The function $ f(x),= \begin{cases} & x+2,,1\le x\le 2 \\ & 4,,,x=2 \\ & 3x-2,,x>2 \\ \end{cases} . $ is continuous at

[DCE 1999]

Options:

A) $ x=2 $ only

B) $ x\le 2 $

C) $ x\ge 2 $

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Clearly the function is defined only in the interval $ [1,,\infty ) $ hence option cannot even apply. For $ x>2,,y=3x-2 $ which is a straight line, hence continuous. Further $ y=4 $ at $ x=2 $ . Hence, the function is continuous at $ x=2 $ also (but not at $ x=2 $ only).