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: 81

Answer

$f$ is discontinuous at $x=0$.

Work Step by Step

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