Use a Graph of the Function to Find the Derivative $f(x)=\left\{\begin{array}{cl}\frac{(x-3)(x-5)}{x-3} & x \neq 3 \\-2 & x=3\end{array} \quad \text { at } x=3\right.$

question 38

Multiple Choice

Use a graph of the function to find the derivative of the function at the given point, if it exists.
- $f(x) =\left\{\begin{array}{cl}\frac{(x-3) (x-5) }{x-3} & x \neq 3 \\-2 & x=3\end{array} \quad \text { at } x=3\right.$

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) Does not exist
• D) \(- 1\)

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