Continuity of a two-variable function

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Homework Statement



Typed exercise defining f(x, y) = ((2x+y)^3 + x^2 + y^2)/(x^2 + y^2) for (x, y) not 0, with f(0,0) = 1, followed by parts a to d asking about partial derivatives, continuity, a mixed second derivative at (-1,2), and differentiability at (0,0).


Homework Equations



My main problem is connected with b/ and d/. I found a formula involving the norm of the function, but I'm not sure if it's a good idea using it.

The Attempt at a Solution



I can prove that a function is not continuous by finding different values for x and y for which the limit at the point is approaching different values, but have no idea how to prove that it is continuous.
 
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Hint for (b): Look at

[tex]\left| \frac{(2x+y)^3+x^2+y^2}{x^2+y^2} - 1\right|[/tex]

Simplify it and change it to polar coordinates. Think about [itex]r\rightarrow 0[/itex].