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Question 3407: Center Value for a Continuous Extension

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  1. Original question and givens
  2. Definition and scope
  3. Step-by-step derivation
  4. Reverse checks
  5. Result
  6. This question review and source binding

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R0005-03407 · q-20261007-advance-20261008-r03-continuity-0057

Original question and givens

The original quotient (x²−(-6)²)/(x−(-6)) is defined only away from -6. Choose the center value of a new continuous extension to all R.

  • G001 — The original quotient (x²−(-6)²)/(x−(-6)) is defined only away from -6. Choose the center value of a new continuous extension to all R.

Definition and scope

Use the original question domain, assumptions and cited MKO definitions. This item has second-context mathematical and bilingual review, with the model, answer and every arithmetic step independently recomputed from the original parameters; the source question remains a candidate.

Step-by-step derivation

S001 · implies

Before

declared real model;center a=-6

After

distinguish punctured limits,point values and a new extension

Conditions: none

Use the declared real formulas;point values,punctured limits and values of a newly defined extension are different data.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: continuity_model_scope · Uses: G001

S002 · implies

Before

(x²−(-6)²)/(x−(-6));x≠-6

After

(x−(-6))(x+(-6))/(x−(-6))=x+(-6)

Conditions: none

Factor first and cancel x−a only because x≠a;the original quotient remains undefined at a.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: punctured_factor_cancellation · Uses: G001, S001

S003 · calculation

Before

extension center value := sum(-6, -6)

After

extension center value = -12

Conditions: none

On the punctured domain the quotient equals x+a,whose limit as x approaches a is a+a.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S002

S004 · implies

Before

|(x+a)−2a|=|x−a|;a=-6

After

δ=ε>0 proves the punctured limit -12

Conditions: none

For any ε>0 choose δ=ε;0<|x−a|<δ makes the difference from2a smaller than ε.This is not finite sampling.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: extension_limit_epsilon_witness · Uses: G001, S003

S005 · implies

Before

new extension g equals the original quotient off a

After

continuity at a requires and is achieved by g(a)=-12

Conditions: none

Uniqueness of the limit forces the new value2a;with that value,g equals x+a on all reals.This does not alter the original quotient's undefined value at a.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: extension_value_not_original_quotient · Uses: G001, S004

Reverse checks

  • S005 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S004 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute extension center value with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S002 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S001 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.

Result

-12

The full substitutions and premise checks give the original answer; source identity,format and status are unchanged.

This question review and source binding

Review date: 2026-10-26

Original questions, answers, step expressions, numeric ASTs and historical records are retained. Source candidate labels remain historical and are not overwritten as formal proof.

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