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(a)

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The equation is \"\".

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Consider \"\".

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The expression \"\" is undefined for \"\".

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Now consider \"\".

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The value of the expression \"\" at \"\" is \"\".

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The equation \"\" is true except at \"\"

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So \"\" when \"\".

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\"\"

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(b)

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The equation is \"\".

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Consider \"\".

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Rewrite the equation.

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\"\"

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Therefore \"\" is true.

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\"\"

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(a) \"\" when \"\".

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(b) \"\" is true.