Prove that f(x) = 2x + 1 is continuous at the point c = 5 using the ? – ? definition of continuity.
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Step 1:** Calculate the limit as x approaches 5 from the right side: \[ \lim_{x \to 5^+} (2x + 1) = 2(5) + 1 = 11 \] ** Show more…
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