Scribd
Upload
8 views13 pages

Basic Calculus Continuous Functions

The document outlines the concept of continuous functions, emphasizing the conditions for continuity at a point and on an interval. It explains that a function is continuous if its graph is unbroken and provides specific criteria for determining continuity. Additionally, it includes examples and exercises for students to practice identifying continuous functions.

Uploaded by

mous.stern508
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
8 views13 pages

Basic Calculus Continuous Functions

The document outlines the concept of continuous functions, emphasizing the conditions for continuity at a point and on an interval. It explains that a function is continuous if its graph is unbroken and provides specific criteria for determining continuity. Additionally, it includes examples and exercises for students to practice identifying continuous functions.

Uploaded by

mous.stern508
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 13

Continuous Function

Prepared by: Engr. Jutheo V. Ebin


At the end of the lesson, the students must
be able to;
•Illustrate continuity of a function at a point;
•Determine whether a function is continuous at a
point or not;
•Illustrate continuity of a function on an interval;
and
•Determine whether a function is continuous on
an interval or not.
Prepared by: Engr. Jutheo V. Ebin
Introduction
A function from the set of real numbers is
continuous when the graph in a Cartesian plane is
a solitary one and unbroken, having no holes or
jumps in any part of the graph. Continuous
functions are functions that are continuous in
every values of a given interval and can be
graphed continuously without any obstacle of
lifting a drafting pen.
Prepared by: Engr. Jutheo V. Ebin
Introduction
A hole or a jump in the graph of a function in
Cartesian plane occurs if the value of the function
at a certain point disagree or varies with its
limiting value along the same point and nearby
points. The particular point is called a Missing-
point Discontinuity or Point of Discontinuity.
Therefore, the function is discontinuous if there
are holes or jumps within the graph. Otherwise, a
function is continuous in its form.
Prepared by: Engr. Jutheo V. Ebin
Continuity at a given point
A function f(x) is continuous at x=a if and only if the
following conditions are satisfied:
a. f(a) is defined
b. 𝑙𝑖𝑚 𝑓(𝑥) exists
𝑥→𝑎
c. f(a) and 𝑙𝑖𝑚 𝑓(𝑥) are equal
𝑥→𝑎
If one or more of these conditions fail to hold at
a, the function is said to be discontinuous at x=a
Prepared by: Engr. Jutheo V. Ebin
Continuity at a given Interval
A function f(x) is continuous at x=a if and only if the
following conditions are satisfied:
a. f(a) is defined
b. 𝑙𝑖𝑚+ 𝑓(𝑥) and 𝑙𝑖𝑚− 𝑓(𝑥) exists
𝑥→𝑎 𝑥→𝑎
c. f(a) = 𝑙𝑖𝑚+ 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑙𝑖𝑚− 𝑓(𝑥)
𝑥→𝑎 𝑥→𝑎
If one or more of these conditions fail to hold at
a, the function is said to be discontinuous at
given interval Prepared by: Engr. Jutheo V. Ebin
Examples:
Determine if the following functions are continuous at the
given value of x.
1. 𝑓 𝑥 = 𝑥 + 2 , at x=3
2. 𝑓 𝑥 = 5𝑥 2 + 6 ,at x=-2
𝑥 2 − 1, 𝑥 < 2
3. 𝑓 𝑥 = , at x=2
𝑥 + 2, 𝑥 ≥ 2

Prepared by: Engr. Jutheo V. Ebin


𝒙𝟐 − 𝟏, 𝒙<𝟐
𝒇 𝒙 =
𝒙 + 𝟐, 𝒙≥𝟐

Prepared by: Engr. Jutheo V. Ebin


Examples:
Determine if the following functions are continuous at the
given value of x.
𝑥 2 −9
1. 𝑓 𝑥 = 𝑥−3
, at x=3
𝑥 2 −9
2. 𝑓 𝑥 = 𝑥−3
, at x=0
3
3. 𝑓 𝑥 = 2𝑥 3 + 4𝑥 −
5, at x=0
4
4. 𝑓 𝑥 = 2𝑥 3 + 4𝑥 − 5, at x=0

Jesus Is Lord Colleges Foundation, Inc.


Senior High School Department
𝑥 2−9
𝑓 𝑥 =
𝑥−3

Prepared by: Engr. Jutheo V. Ebin


3
𝑓 𝑥 = 2𝑥 3 + 4𝑥 − 5

Prepared by: Engr. Jutheo V. Ebin


𝑓 𝑥 = 4 2𝑥 3 + 4𝑥 − 5

Prepared by: Engr. Jutheo V. Ebin


EXERCISE 4: CONTINUOUS FUNCTIONS
Determine if the following functions are continuous at
the given value of x.
1. 𝑓 𝑥 = 3𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 1 at x = - 2
2. 𝑓 𝑥 = 9𝑥 2 − 1 at x = 1
𝑥−1
3. 𝑓 𝑥 = 2 at 𝑥 = 1
𝑥 −1
4. 𝑓 𝑥 = 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 6 at x=-2
𝑡 2 +2𝑡+1
5. 𝑓 𝑥 = at x=1
𝑡 2 +5𝑡+6
Prepared by: Engr. Jutheo V. Ebin

You might also like