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: 14

Answer

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

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=0, the function is defined, f(0)=0, both the left and right limits diverge to $+\infty$, so the limit $\displaystyle \lim_{\mathrm{x}\rightarrow 0}f(x)$ does not exist. By case (a), a discontinuity occurs at x=0. Furthermore, at x=1, f(x)=1, but the limit $\displaystyle \lim_{\mathrm{x}\rightarrow 1}f(x)$=0, so by case (b), a discontinuity occurs at x=1.
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