document.write( "Question 363578: Hello,\r
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Choose a range to graph (-5,5)
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\n" ); document.write( "\"f%280%29=5%280%29%2B8=8\", use an open circle to signify a limit and not a point.
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\n" ); document.write( "\"f%280%29=2%280%29%5E2-5=-5\", use a closed circle to signify a point.
\n" ); document.write( "\"f%285%29=2%285%29%5E2-5=50-5=45\"
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