Find the value of k that makes the function continuous

13/3

OR

4.33333

Step-by-step explanation:

For this function to be continuous, the second function must have the value of the limit as x approaches 3 of the first function.

To find we have to factor the top of the fraction

2x^2 - 3 -15

2x^2 - 18

2* (x^2 - 9)

2 * (x + 3) (x - 3)

this is perfect because this cancels out the x - 3 on the bottom

so the function become f(x) = 2 * (x + 3)

When 3 is plugged in it becomes 2 * (3 + 3) = 2 * 6 = 12

Now if you plug in 3 to the second function and make it equal to 12, you can find the value of k.

k*(3) - 1 = 12

k*3 = 13

k = 13/3

k = 4.33

d. $180

step-by-step explanation:

if the dimensions of the room is 9ft by 12 ft, we have the area of the floor as,

so the area of the floor is 108 square feet, converting that into square yards we get,

the cost of carpet is $15 per square yard, therefore the cost of carpet for 12 square yards is,

hence, the cost of carpet is $180.

assuming the dimensions of the room be,

15 ft by 12 ft

so, the area of the floor of that room is,

we can convert 180 square feet into square yards, we know that,

1 sq ft = 0.111 sq yard

so, 180 square feet is,

so the area of floor is 20 square yards.

now, the cost of carpet is 15 dollars per square yard, therefore the cost of carpet for 20 square yards is,

so, it will cost $300.