True or False? Continuity Problem: f(0)=g(0)

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If f and g are continuous at 0, then the limits as x approaches 0 must equal their respective values at 0, meaning lim x->0 f(x)=f(0) and lim x->0 g(x)=g(0). The equation f(1/(2n+7))=g(1/(7-2n)) for all positive integers n suggests a relationship between the two functions as n approaches infinity. However, continuity at 0 does not guarantee that f(0) equals g(0) based solely on this relationship. Therefore, the statement is false; continuity does not imply equality at a specific point without additional information. The discussion highlights the need for a deeper understanding of continuity and limits.
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1. Homework Statement

True or false? If f and g are continuous at 0 and f(1/(2n+7))=g(1/(7-2n)) for all positive integers n, then f(0)=g(0).

2. Homework Equations

lim x->0 f(x)=f(0)
lim x->0 g(x)=g(0)

3. The Attempt at a Solution

NO CLUE. My intuition says false.
 
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