Is f Continuous Everywhere? Analyzing the Limit of a Fractional Function

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The function f(x) = lim _{n->\infty}\frac{x^{2n} - 1}{x^{2n} + 1} is continuous everywhere except at x = -1 and x = 1. For values of x in the intervals (-∞, -1) and (1, ∞), the function approaches 1, while it approaches -1 for x in the interval (-1, 1). The discussion confirms that the function does not have any points where the denominator equals zero, solidifying its continuity in the specified ranges.

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Well, my first question was answered so I figured I would post the second problem I had problems with. It is:

[tex]f(x) = lim _{n->\infty}\frac{x^{2n} - 1}{x^{2n} + 1}[/tex]

Where is f continuous? My first thought is that it is continuous everywhere since I can't find an x value that would make the bottom part of the fraction 0. Isn't that function 1 at for [tex]\infty < x \leq-1[/tex] or [tex]1 \leq x < \infty[/tex] and -1 otherwise?
 
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Lol, let's just pretend this question never happened ok?
 
I take it that means you've solved the question then?
 

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