Solving for A and B in a piecewise function

[odmart01]

Homework Statement

ax+b, x>-1
f(x)= bx^2-3, x less than equal to: -1

Homework Equations

the limits on both sides

The Attempt at a Solution

found the limit on both sides of the equation but don't know what to do next.

 

[Mark44]

Homework Statement

ax+b, x>-1
f(x)= bx^2-3, x less than equal to: -1

Homework Equations

the limits on both sides

The Attempt at a Solution

found the limit on both sides of the equation but don't know what to do next.

I don't think you provided all of the information in this problem. For example, aren't you supposed to find values for a and b so that f is continuous at x = -1?

 

[odmart01]

I don't think you provided all of the information in this problem. For example, aren't you supposed to find values for a and b so that f is continuous at x = -1?

yes, that's right