PROBLEM:
Find the value or values of x for which the function is discontinuous.
f(x)=x−53x
Solution:
A function f(x) is continuous at x=a if x→alimf(x)=f(a), which implies these three conditions:
- f(a) is defined.
- x→alimf(x)=L exists, and
- L=f(a)
We are given a rational function. A rational function is not defined when the denominator is equal to zero. If we equate the denominator to zero, we can compute the value/s of x where the function is discontinuous.
x−5x=0=5 (Answer)
The function is not continuous at x=5.
The graph of the function f(x)=x−53x is drawn below. It can be seen that there is an infinite discontinuity at x=5.
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