Continuity Problem: Solutions & Resources

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In summary, a function is continuous at a point if its limit at that point is the same as its function value. In this conversation, it is determined that $f$ is continuous at $x=1$ since $\lim_{x \to 1} f(x) = f(1) = 0$ for both left-hand and right-hand limits. This eliminates one possible answer. The remaining question is whether there are other integer values of $x$ where $f$ is continuous or if there exists a real $x$ where $f$ is not continuous.
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A function is continuous at a point if its limit at that point is the same as its function value.

What is $\lim_{x\to 1} f(x)$ and what is $f(1)$?
 
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I'm getting $f(1)$ as well as $\lim_{x \to 1}f(x)$ = 0 both lhl and rhl
 
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DaalChawal said:
I'm getting $f(1)$ as well as $\lim_{x \to 1}f(x)$ = 0 both lhl and rhl
Then $f$ is continuous at $x=1$ and we have eliminated answer a.

The remaining question is what happens at other values of $x$.
Can we find another integer value for $x$ where $f$ is continuous?
Can we find a real $x$ where $f$ is not continuous?
 

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1. What is a continuity problem?

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