Graph the Function and Determine If It Has a Point $$f ( x ) = \frac { x ^ { 4 } + 2 x } { x }$$

question 39

Multiple Choice

Graph the function and determine if it has a point of discontinuity at x = 0. If there is a discontinuity, tell whether it is
removable or non-removable.
- $$f ( x ) = \frac { x ^ { 4 } + 2 x } { x }$$

• A) Yes; non-removable
• B) No
• C) No
• D) Yes; removable

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