When we examine functions in algebraic form, we can make the following conclusions: 2) all polynomials 1. lim f(x) exists 2./(e)exisis 3. lim f(x)= f(c) are continuous at all values of x f(x) ata) }) fractions in the form of y are discontinuous wherever g(x) =0. ©) radicals in the form of y =x) f(x) ate continuous everywhere. d) radicals in the form of y =s==9f f(x) are discontinuous where f(x) <0. Examples: Find any points of discontinuity of the following functions. a) f(x)e-3x8-Sx41—b) (x)= In dealing with continuity of a piecewise function, we need to examine the x-value where the rule changes. Example 4) f(x)= ie aaa [xx <2 ee f axel =x,r<1 Example §) f(x)=] 1 Example 6) f(x)= Find the value of the constant k that will make the function continuous, Verify by calculator. 3x42xe1 ke xe2 Example 7) f(x)= sample 7) f(x) eee jee -Pxxel Example 8) f(x kx 1