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: 78

Answer

$f$ is discontinuous at $x=1$.

Work Step by Step

$x=1$ and $x=3$ are of interest to us, as they are the only values where $f(x)$ can have a discontinuity. At $x=1$: Left-sided limit:$\qquad \displaystyle \lim_{x\rightarrow 1^{-}}f(x)=1-1=0$ Right-sided limit:$\qquad \displaystyle \lim_{x\rightarrow 1^{+}}f(x)=1+2=3$ The limit does not exist, so $f$ is discontinuous at 1. At $x=3$: Left-sided limit:$\qquad \displaystyle \lim_{x\rightarrow 3^{-}}f(x)=3+2=5$ Right-sided limit:$\qquad \displaystyle \lim_{x\rightarrow 3^{+}}f(x)=3^{2}-4=5$ The limit exists, $L=5.$ Function value:$\quad f(3)=3^{2}-4=5$ Thus $f$ is continuous at $3$.
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