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CUET · MATHS · PYQ PAPER 2023

The value of k for which the function \(f(x)=\left\{\begin{array}{ll}\frac{x^2+3 x-10}{x-2} & x \neq 2 \\ k & x=2\end{array}\right.\) is continuous at x = 2 is:

  1. A 3
  2. B 7
  3. C 2
  4. D 5
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(B) 7

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For continuity at \(x=2\), \(\lim_{x \to 2} f(x) = f(2)\). \(f(2) = k\) \(\lim_{x \to 2} \frac{x^2+3x-10}{x-2} = \lim_{x \to 2} \frac{(x+5)(x-2)}{x-2}\) \(\lim_{x \to 2} (x+5) = 2+5 = 7\) \(k = 7\)