MHB Is the Function f=tan(2x)/x Continuous at x=0?

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The function f=tan(2x)/x is not defined at x=0, but it can be made continuous by defining f(0)=2. The limit as x approaches 0 is calculated to be 2, confirming that the function can be continuous at this point. By defining f(x) as tan(2x)/x for x not equal to 0 and f(0)=2, the function meets the criteria for continuity. Thus, the function is continuous everywhere, including at x=0. The conclusion is that it is indeed possible to define f at x=0 to maintain continuity.
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Let $f=tan(2x)/x$, x is not equal to 0.

Can the f be defined at x=0 such that it is continuous? I answered yes. I am wondering if the answer is correct. Thank you for your help

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Compute limit at $0$. What do you get?
 
I got 2.
 
Cbarker1 said:
I got 2.

So,
$$\lim_{x\to 0} \frac{\tan 2x}{x} = 2$$
Now define the function,
$$ f(x) = \left\{ \begin{array}{ccc}(\tan x)/x & \text{if} & x\not = 0 \\ 2 & \text{if}& x=0 \end{array} \right. $$

This function is continuous everywhere because at $0$ we have $\lim_{x\to 0}f(x) = f(0) = 2$.
 
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