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Basic Calculus Module 7(VLE)

This document discusses the concept of continuity in functions, outlining the three conditions that must be met for a function to be continuous at a point. It explains one-sided continuity and provides examples of continuous functions, including polynomial, absolute value, rational, and square root functions. Additionally, it includes examples and solutions for determining the continuity of specific functions over given intervals.

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Basic Calculus Module 7(VLE)

This document discusses the concept of continuity in functions, outlining the three conditions that must be met for a function to be continuous at a point. It explains one-sided continuity and provides examples of continuous functions, including polynomial, absolute value, rational, and square root functions. Additionally, it includes examples and solutions for determining the continuity of specific functions over given intervals.

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BASIC

CALCULU
S
(Module 7)

PREPARED BY:
MS. CHRISHELYN D. DACSIL
SHS TEACHER

NAME OF STUDENT: _____________________________________


STRAND AND SECTION: __________________________________
KEY TAKEAWAYS

Let us recall how to determine if the given function is continuous or discontinuous at a given number.
Using the three conditions of continuity, a function (𝑥) is said to be continuous at x=c if the following three
conditions are satisfied:

(i) (𝑐) exist;

(ii) lim f (x ) exist; and


x →c

(iii) f ( c ) =lim
x→ c
f (x)

If at least one of these conditions is not met, 𝑓 is said to be discontinuous at x=c .

Module Content

A function can be continuous on an interval. A function is said to be continuous on an interval when

some function (𝑥) satisfies these criteria from x=a ¿ x=b, for example, we say that 𝑓(𝑥) is continuous on
the function is defined at every point on that interval and undergoes no interruptions, jumps, or breaks. If

the interval [a , b].

Here are the given concepts which are important in determining whether a function is continuous at
the end points of closed intervals.

One- Sided Continuity

A function f is said to be continuous from the left at x=c if

f ( c) = lim ¿.
x → c−¿ f (x)¿

A function f is said to be continuous from the right at x=c if

f ( c) = lim ¿.
x → c+¿f (x )¿

Continuity of Polynomial, Absolute Value, Rational and Square Root Functions

(a) Polynomial functions are continuous everywhere.

(b) The absolute value function f (x)=¿ x ∨¿ is continuous everywhere.

(c) Rational functions are continuous on their respective domains.

(d) The square root function f (x)=√ x is continuous on ¿ .

Here are some of the graphs of functions to illustrate continuity on an interval.

Example1. Consider the graph of the function 𝑓 given on the side and determine if the function 𝑓 is
continuous on the following intervals.

1. (−2, 2) 2. (−∞, 0) 3. (0, +∞)

Solution:

1. We can trace the graph from the right side of

x=−2 to the left side of x=2 without lifting


the pen we are using. We can say that the function

𝑓 is continuous on the interval (−2, 2).

2. If you trace the graph from negative


infinity to the left side of 0, we will not lift our

pen and so, 𝑓 is continuous on (−∞, 0).

3. For the interval (0, +∞), you trace the graph

from the right side of 0 to any large number,

and find that you will not lift your pen. Thus the

function f is continuous on (0, +∞).

1
Example 2. Let f ( x )= .
x−4

Determine if 𝑓 is continuous on each of the following intervals:

1. [−3,2]

2. (0, 4)

3. [0, 5]

4. (5, ∞)

5. (2,7)

6. [−5, 8)

Solution:

1. We can trace the graph from x=−3 going to x=2 without lifting the pen. Thus, the function 𝑓 is
continuous on the closed interval [−3,2].

using. We can say that the function 𝑓 is continuous on the interval (0, 4).
2. We can trace the graph from the right side of x=0 to the left side of x=4 without lifting the pen we are

3. By observation, the function 𝑓 is not continuous on the closed interval [0, 5] because we will lift our pen

large number without lifting the pen. Thus, the function 𝑓 is continuous on (5, ∞).
by tracing the graph. 4. For the open interval (5, ∞), we can trace the graph from the right side of 5 to any

5. The function 𝑓 is not continuous on the open interval (2,7) because we will lift our pen by tracing the
graph.

6. The function 𝑓 is not continuous on the given interval [−5, 8)because we will lift our pen by tracing the
graph.

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