Infinite discontinuity question

Click For Summary
The discussion centers on the continuity of a function f at a specific point, particularly when a parameter a equals 1. It is clarified that f(1) is indeed defined, contradicting the claim that it is not due to a vertical asymptote. Participants engage in a back-and-forth about understanding the problem and the solutions provided. One user expresses gratitude for the clarification, while another acknowledges their struggle with the material despite attempts to solve the problems independently. The conversation highlights the importance of accurately interpreting function behavior in calculus.
member 731016
Homework Statement
Please see below
Relevant Equations
Please see below
For 6(b),
1676575875785.png

The solution is,
1676575903178.png


However, for ##a = 1## they could have also said that f is not continuous since f(1) is not defined (vertical asymptote) correct?

Many thanks!
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Callumnc1 said:
Homework Statement:: Please see below
Relevant Equations:: Please see below

For 6(b),
View attachment 322376
The solution is,
View attachment 322377

However, for ##a = 1## they could have also said that f is not continuous since f(1) is not defined (vertical asymptote) correct?

Many thanks!
No.

The graph for problem 6. clearly shows that f(1) is defined. It appears to have the same value as f(3).
 
  • Like
Likes MatinSAR and member 731016
SammyS said:
No.

The graph for problem 6. clearly shows that f(1) is defined. It appears to have the same value as f(3).
Oh true! Thank you for you for help @SammyS!
 
Callumnc1 said:
Homework Statement:: Please see below
Relevant Equations:: Please see below

For 6(b),
View attachment 322376
The solution is,
View attachment 322377

However, for ##a = 1## they could have also said that f is not continuous since f(1) is not defined (vertical asymptote) correct?

Many thanks!
Do you attempt to do these problems yourself, or do you just look at the solutions? Usually, it seems, you also need help following the given solutions.
 
  • Like
Likes MatinSAR, SammyS and member 731016
PeroK said:
Do you attempt to do these problems yourself, or do you just look at the solutions? Usually, it seems, you also need help following the given solutions.
Thank you for your reply @PeroK!

I often attempt the problems myself, but I get it wrong and sometimes don't understand the solutions.

Many thanks!
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Replies
4
Views
4K
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
2K
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
3K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 18 ·
Replies
18
Views
2K
Replies
1
Views
1K
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K