Science:Math Exam Resources/Courses/MATH110/April 2016/Question 03 (b)
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Question 03 (b) |
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Consider the following function, where is a constant. For , which one of the following statements is the best reason why is continuous at ? (i) exists. (ii) exists. (iii) Both (i) and (ii). (iv) and exist, and they are equal. |
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Recall the definition of the continuity of a function at a point (See the Hint of the part (a) in this question.) Note that all three conditions should be satisfied to be continuous. |
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Please rate my easiness! It's quick and helps everyone guide their studies. First note that the function is defined at in the third piece of piecewise function, and When , let’s see the left limit and right limit at point as follows: and We get that the left limit is equal to right limit, thus exists. And note that which is the reason that is continuous at . So we choose .
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