Classify the Function as Continuous or Discontinuous $$f ( x ) = \frac { 5 x + 2 } { x ^ { 2 } + 4 }$$

question 98

Multiple Choice

Classify the function as continuous or discontinuous. If the function is not continuous, identify the point(s) of
discontinuity.
- $$f ( x ) = \frac { 5 x + 2 } { x ^ { 2 } + 4 }$$

• A)continuous
• B)discontinuous at x = -2 and x = 2
• C) \(\text { discontinuous at } x = - 2 , x = 2 \text { and } x = \frac { 2 } { 5 }\)
• D)discontinuous at x = 4

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