6. Continuity of Piecewise Functions Determine the Value That Makes a Piecewise Function Continuous Question Find the value of k which makes the following piecewise function continuous for all values of x. f(x) = { k + 2x if x ? 3 x - 7 if x > 3 Select the correct answer below: -14 -13 -11 -10 -9
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