Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 10 - Section 10.2 - Limits and Continuity - Exercises - Page 706: 13

Answer

f is not continuous on its domain, discontinuities at x=-1 and at x=0.

Work Step by Step

The function f is said to be continuous on its domain if it is continuous at each point in its domain. A discontinuity can occur at $x=a$ if either a. $\displaystyle \lim_{\mathrm{x}\rightarrow a}f(x)$ does not exist, or b. $\displaystyle \lim_{\mathrm{x}\rightarrow a}f(x)$ exists but is not equal to $f(a)$. At endpoints of the domain (if any), we observe the existence of the left or right limit, as appropriate. --------------- At x=-1, the left and right limits equal -1, $\displaystyle \lim_{\mathrm{x}\rightarrow-1}f(x)$=-1 exists but is not equal to $f($-1$)$=1 By case (b), a discontinuity occurs at x=-1. Also, at x=0, f(0) is defined, f(0)=2, but neither of the left or right limits exits as they diverge to $\pm\infty)$ By (a), a discontinuity occurs at x=0.
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