Find the values of $a$ and $b$ such that the function defined by $f(x) = \begin{cases} 5, & \text{if } x \le 2 \\ ax + b, & \text{if } 2 < x < 10 \\ 21, & \text{if } x \ge 10 \end{cases}$ is a continuous function.

  • A
    $a=2, b=1$
  • B
    $a=1, b=2$
  • C
    $a=3, b=1$
  • D
    $a=2, b=3$

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