Determine Whether F Is Continuous at C $f ( x ) = 2 x ^ { 4 } - 8 x ^ { 3 } + x - 5 ; \quad c = 8$

question 140

Multiple Choice

Determine whether f is continuous at c.
- $f ( x ) = 2 x ^ { 4 } - 8 x ^ { 3 } + x - 5 ; \quad c = 8$

• A) continuous
• B) not continuous

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