Classifying the discontinuity of v(x) at x = 0
Consider the function
Using the fact that , determine whether is continuous at . If it is discontinuous, state which of the three parts of the continuity definition fails, and classify the discontinuity as removable, jump, or infinite.
Hint
Check the three conditions in order: is defined, does exist, and if so, does it equal ? Compare the limit value to the given function value at .
Step-by-step solution
First check the three conditions for continuity at . We are told , so the function value is defined. Next, , since for near the function agrees with , so the limit exists and equals .
Now compare the limit to the function value: , but , so these are not equal. Since is defined and the limit exists but they disagree, the third condition of continuity fails, and this is a removable discontinuity — the graph has a hole at that could be patched by redefining .
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