Calculus with Applications (10th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - The Derivative - 3.4 Definition of the Derivative - 3.4 Exercises - Page 176: 3

Answer

$x = -2$

Work Step by Step

The function is undefined when the denominator, $x+2 = 0$, and this can only happen when $x = -2$. Here, there occurs a vertical asymptote, as shown in the graph attached. So $f$ is defined and continuous on $(-\infty,-2)$ and $(-2,\infty)$, therefore it is differentiable on these intervals. At $x=-2$ $f$ is discontinuous, therefore it is not differentiable.
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