Find the values of α and β such that the function f(x) = ( α cos x + 2 if x < 0 βe3x + αx2 if x ≥ 0 is continuous on the interval (−∞,∞). For which values of α and β is the function f(x) differentiable?

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Find the values of α and β such that the function
f(x) = (
α cos x + 2 if x < 0
βe3x + αx2
if x ≥ 0
is continuous on the interval (−∞,∞).
For which values of α and β is the function f(x) differentiable?

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