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BC Q3Chapter 2 Continuity

The document discusses continuity and discontinuity in calculus. It defines continuity of a function and discusses conditions for continuity at a point. It identifies three types of discontinuity: removable discontinuity which occurs from holes in a graph, jump discontinuity where left and right limits exist but are unequal, and infinite discontinuity where at least one limit is infinite. Continuity on an interval is explored, with functions like polynomials, rationals, and square roots being continuous everywhere in their domains. A flowchart is provided to evaluate continuity at a point c by checking for one-sided limits and whether they are equal or infinite. Students are prepared for a summative test on limits, continuity at a point, and types of discontinuity.

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BC Q3Chapter 2 Continuity

The document discusses continuity and discontinuity in calculus. It defines continuity of a function and discusses conditions for continuity at a point. It identifies three types of discontinuity: removable discontinuity which occurs from holes in a graph, jump discontinuity where left and right limits exist but are unequal, and infinite discontinuity where at least one limit is infinite. Continuity on an interval is explored, with functions like polynomials, rationals, and square roots being continuous everywhere in their domains. A flowchart is provided to evaluate continuity at a point c by checking for one-sided limits and whether they are equal or infinite. Students are prepared for a summative test on limits, continuity at a point, and types of discontinuity.

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BASIC CALCULUS

Chapter 2: Limits and Continuity


Calibrating through Commitment, Service, and Integrity, Soaring high in success
I can…

1. define continuity of a function


2. illustrate continuity at a point using graph or
by solving
3. discuss conditions whether a function is
continuous at a point or not

Calibrating through Commitment, Service, and Integrity, Soaring high in success


Lesson 1: Continuity at a Number/Point
Solution:

The three conditions are


satisfied. The function is
continuous at x = 1.
Example 3: Investigate the continuity of the function.

Solution:
a. f(x) = -2x + 4
f(3) = -2(3) + 4 = -2

c. 𝑓 3 ≠ lim 𝑓(𝑥)
𝑥→3
Hence, the function is discontinuous at x = 3.
I can…

1. illustrate continuity on an interval


2. differentiate continuity at open and closed
interval
3. identify different types of discontinuity

Calibrating through Commitment, Service, and Integrity, Soaring high in success


Lesson 2: Types of Discontinuity
1. Removable discontinuity. This discontinuity occurs
when there is a hole in the graph of the function.

The denominator of this rational function should not be equal to 0. If


x-2 = 0, then x = 2
Graph:
The discontinuity of the function is removable. To
remove the discontinuity, redefine the function.

f(x) =
4 , x=2
2. Jump discontinuity. This discontinuity occurs when
the graph of the function stops at one point and seems
to jump at another point. In a jump discontinuity, the
left hand and the right-hand limits exist but are not
equal.

Example:
3x – 2 ; x < 3
f(x) =
Solution:
a. f(x) = x -1
f(3) = 3 – 1
=2

This is a non-removable discontinuity. It is


not possible to redefine it.
Graph:
3. Infinite Discontinuity. In this type of discontinuity, at
least one of the two limits is infinite.

Solution:

The first condition is not satisfied. Therefore


The function is discontinuous at x = 2.
Graph:
I can…

1. illustrate continuity on an interval


2. differentiate continuity at open and closed
interval
3. identify different types of discontinuity

Calibrating through Commitment, Service, and Integrity, Soaring high in success


Lesson 3: Continuity on an Open Interval
A function f(x) is continuous on an open interval (a,b) if
it is continuous at every point on the interval (a,b).

Illustration
Continuity on a Closed Interval
Illustration
Continuity of Polynomial, Rational, and Square Root Functions

1. A polynomial function is continuous at every


real number, that is, it is continuous
everywhere.
2. A rational function is continuous at every real
number in its domain.
3. A square root is continuous at every number
in its domain.
Hence, the function is
continuous on the
interval [-3, 3]
Solution:
Graph:
Yes No

Do the one-sided limits exist


but are unequal?

Yes No No Yes

f is continuous f has a removable f has an infinite f has a jump


at c discontinuity at c discontinuity discontinuity

Flowchart which can help evaluate whether a function is continuous


or not at a point c. Before using this, make sure that the function is
defined on an open interval containing c, except possibly at c.
Prepare yourself to a Summative Test
1. Limits of Transcendental
2. Continuity at a point
3. Types of Discontinuity

20 items
Multiple Choice

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