Manipal MET2018MathematicsContinuity and Differentiability
If f(x)= array ll x^2-9 x-3 , & if x 3 2 x+k, & otherwise array . is continuous at x=3 , then k is equal to
Options
- A3
- B0
- C-6
- D1/6
Correct answer
B. 0
Step-by-step solution
Since, f(x) is continuous at x=3 , then _ x 3 f(x)=f(3) ...(i) aligned & _ x 3 x^2-9 x-3 = _ x 3 x+3=3+3=6 & and f(3)=2 3+k=k+6 aligned From Eq. (i), 6=k+6 k=0