Piecewise Function: Finding Constants for Continuity

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To ensure the piecewise function f(x) is continuous across its entire domain, the constants must satisfy specific conditions at the transition points. For continuity at x = 0, it is necessary that c equals d, which leads to the conclusion that both must be -2. The values of a and b can be any real numbers, as they do not affect continuity at the specified points. The discussion emphasizes the importance of matching function values at the boundaries to achieve overall continuity. Thus, the constants a, b can vary, while c and d must both be -2 for the function to be continuous.
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Hello,

Here is a piecewise function that I came over, and it does not seem to have a definite answer, and so I beg of your recondite knowledge to guide me on this one:f(x) =
ax^2 + bx + c if -oo < x < 0
d if x = 0
[(x^2)(sin(1/x))]-2 if 0 < x < oo

Find all values of the constants a, b, c and d that make the function f continuous on -oo < x < oo.

I think a, b and c are all reals, and d is -2, but I am not sure...
 
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For continuity you need c=d=-2. a and b could be anything.
 

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