chapter 3 limits and the derivative section 3 continuity (part 1)
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Chapter 3
Limits and the Derivative
Section 3
Continuity
(Part 1)
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Learning Objectives for Section 3.3Continuity
The student will understand the concept of continuity
The student will be able to apply the continuity properties
The student will be able to solve word problems.
The student will be able to solve inequalities
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Continuity
In this lesson, weβll take a closer look at graphs that are discontinuous due to:
β’ Holes
β’ Gaps
β’ Asymptotes
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Definition of Continuity
A function f is continuous at a point x = c if it meets these three criteria:
1.
2. f (c) undefined
3. )()(lim cfxfcx
limπ₯βπ
π (π₯)β π·ππΈ
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Example 1
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Continuous over the interval: (ββ ,2 )βͺ (2 ,3)βͺ (3 ,β )
Is f(x) continuous at x = 2 ?
Is f(x) continuous at x = 3 ?
limπ₯β 2
π (π₯ )= π (2)?
π·ππΈ π’ππππππππf(x) is not continuous at x = 2
limπ₯β 3
π (π₯ )= π (3)?
π’ππππππππ1f(x) is not continuous at x = 3
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Example 2
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Continuous over the interval: (ββ ,β2 )βͺ (β2 ,β )
Is f(x) continuous at x = -2 ?
limπ₯ββ2
π (π₯ )= π (β2)
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β1f(x) is not continuous at x = -2
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Example 3
π (π₯ )=2π₯2+π₯β1 Is f(x) continuous at x = 3?
limπ₯β 3
π (π₯ )= π (3)
f(x) is continuous at x = 3
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Example 4
π (π₯ )=π₯2β4π₯+2 Is f(x) continuous at x = -2?
1. limπ₯ββ 2
π₯2β4π₯+2
=ΒΏΒΏ
2 . π (β2 )=ΒΏ
f(x) is NOT continuous at x = -2
β4
π’ππππππππ
limπ₯ββ2
(π₯+2)(π₯β2)π₯+2
ΒΏ limπ₯ββ2
(π₯β2)=ΒΏ
limπ₯ββ2
π₯2β4π₯+2
= π (β2)?
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Example 5
π (π₯ )=|π₯β5|π₯β5
Is f(x) continuous at x = 5? Explain.
1. limπ₯β5
|π₯β5|π₯β5
2 . π (5 )=ΒΏf(x) is NOT continuous at x = 5
π’ππππππππ
limπ₯β 5β
|π₯β5|π₯β5
=ΒΏΒΏ
limπ₯β 5+ΒΏ |π₯β 5|
π₯β 5=ΒΏ ΒΏΒΏ
ΒΏ
limπ₯β5β
β(π₯β5)π₯β5
=ΒΏΒΏ
limπ₯β 5+ΒΏ (π₯β5)
π₯β5=ΒΏΒΏ ΒΏ
ΒΏ
β1
1limπ₯β 5
π (π₯ )=π·ππΈ
limπ₯β 5
|π₯β5|π₯β5
= π (5)?
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Example 6
π (π₯ )=|π₯β5|π₯β5
Is f(x) continuous at x = 2?
1. limπ₯β2
|π₯β5|π₯β5
=ΒΏ
2 . π (2 )=ΒΏ
f(x) is continuous at x = 2
β1
β1|2β5|2β5
=ΒΏ
limπ₯β 2
|π₯β5|π₯β5
= π (2)?
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Continuity
Where is a graph continuous?β’ Where there are no asymptotes or holes.β’ Where the function is defined.
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Example 7
Where is continuous?
is continuous over the interval:
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Example 8
Where is continuous?
is continuous over the interval:
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Example 9
Where is continuous?
is continuous over the interval:
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Homework
#3-3A
Pg 161
(7-14, 23, 27,
29, 31, 49-59 odd)
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Chapter 3
Limits and the Derivative
Section 3
Continuity
(Part 2)
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Learning Objectives for Section 3.3Continuity
The student will understand the concept of continuity
The student will be able to apply the continuity properties
The student will be able to solve word problems.
The student will be able to solve inequalities
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Application: Media
A music website called MyTunes charges $0.99 per song if you download less than 100 songs per month and $0.89 per song if you download 100 or more songs per month.
Write a piecewise function f(x) for the cost of downloading x songs per month.
Graph the function. Is f(x) continuous at x = 100? Explain.
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Solution
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π (π₯ )={0.99π₯ 0β€π₯<1000.89π₯ π₯ β₯100
$99$89$79
100 110 f(x) is NOT continuous at x=100
limπ₯β 100
π (π₯ )= π (100)
89π·ππΈ
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Application: Natural Gas Rates
The table shows the monthly rates for natural gas charged by MyGas Company. The charge is based on the number of therms used per month. (1 therm = 100,000 Btu)
Write a piecewise function f(x) of the monthly charge for x therms.
Graph f(x). Is f(x) continuous at x = 40? Give a mathematical reason.
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Amount Cost
Base Charge $8.00
First 40 therms $0.60 per therm
Over 40 therms $0.35 per therm
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Solution
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π (π₯ )={ 8+0.60 π₯0β€ π₯β€ 408+.60 ( 40 )+.35 (π₯β40)π₯>40
ΒΏ {8+0.60 π₯0β€ π₯β€ 4 0.35π₯+18 π₯>40
Amount Cost
Base Charge $8.00
First 40 therms $0.60 per therm
Over 40 therms $0.35 per therm
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Solution
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40 80 f(x) IS continuous at x=40
π (π₯)={8+0.60 π₯0β€ π₯β€4 0.35π₯+18 π₯>40
limπ₯β 40
π (π₯ )= π (40)
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Solving Inequalities
Up until now, we have solved inequalities using a graphical approach.β’ Where is the graph below the x-axis?β’ Where is the graph above the x-axis?
Now we will learn an algebraic approach that is based on continuity properties.
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Constructing Sign Charts
1. Find all numbers which are:
a. Holes or vertical asymptotes. Plot these as open circles on the number line.
b. x-interceptsPlot these according to the inequality symbol.
2. Select a test number in each interval and determine if f (x) is positive (+) or negative (β) in the interval.
3. Determine your answer using the signs and the inequality symbol and write it using interval notation.
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Polynomial Inequalities
Ex 3: Solve and write your answer in interval notation.
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π₯2β4 π₯β12>0
(x β6)( x+2)>0
6β2+ - +
π΄ππ π€ππ :(ββ,β2)βͺ(6 ,β )
Factor f(x) and solve for zeros.
Graph the zeros on a number line. Use open circles for < or >, use closed circles for or .
Test numbers on all sides of the zeros by plugging them into the inequality.
Since f(x) > 0 we want the positive intervals.
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Rational Inequalities
Ex 4: Solve and write your answer in interval notation.
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π₯2β4π₯+4
β€0
Graph the x-intercepts. Use open circles for < or >, use closed circles for or .
(π₯+2)(π₯β2)π₯+4
β€0
Graph the holes and vertical asymptotes as open circles.
2β2β4
π΄ππ π€ππ : (ββ ,β4 )βͺ[β2 ,2]
Test numbers on all sides of the points by plugging them into the reduced inequality.
Since f(x) 0, we want the negative intervals.
β +ΒΏ β +ΒΏ
Factor the top and bottom.
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Homework
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#3-3BPg. 162
(36-43, 45, 81, 85, 86)