Rational and Irrational numbers

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The problem involves a piecewise function defined on the real line, distinguishing between rational and irrational inputs. The task is to determine the set of points of discontinuities for this function.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the idea of visualizing the function through plotting, considering the implications of rational versus irrational values on continuity.

Discussion Status

Some participants have reached a conclusion regarding the set of discontinuities, while others are still exploring the reasoning behind the function's behavior.

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There are no explicit equations provided for analysis, and the original poster expresses uncertainty about how to approach the problem.

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Homework Statement


Let f be the function defined on the real line by

[tex] f(x)= <br /> \begin{cases} \frac{x}{3} & \text{if $x$ is rational }<br /> \\<br /> \frac{x}{4} &\text{if $x$ is irrational.}<br /> \end{cases}[/tex]

Let D be the set of points of discontinuities of f. What is D?

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Well, perhaps it would be good if you would first try to "plot" the function. You can't plot it accurately, but you can get an idea. What does the plot look like? What can you conclude?
 
Ok I got it, D is the entire real number set excluding 0.
 
Yep, that's it! :smile:
 

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