Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

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

Chapter 10 - Section 10.3 - Limits and Continuity: Algebraic Viewpoint - Exercises - Page 719: 75

Answer

Discontinuitiy at $x=0.$

Work Step by Step

$x=0$ is of interest to us, as it is the only value where $f(x)$ can have a discontinuity. Left-sided limit:$\qquad \displaystyle \lim_{x\rightarrow 0^{-}}f(x)=0+2=2$ Right-sided limit:$\qquad \displaystyle \lim_{x\rightarrow 0^{+}}f(x)=2(0)-1=-1$ They are not equal $\Rightarrow$ a limit does not exist at $x=0.$ We have a discontinuity at $x=0.$
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