Determine whether $f(x) = \frac{1}{2x + 1}$ is continuous at $x = \frac{1}{2}$
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First, let's find the limit of f(x) as x approaches 1: lim(x→1) (2x+1) = 2(1)+1 = 3 Show more…
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