SENIOR

Basic Calculus HIGH

SCHOOL

Continuity of a Function Module

on an Interval 7
Quarter 3
Basic Calculus
Quarter 3 – Module 7: Continuity of a Function on an interval
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 Basic Calculus SENIOR
HIGH
SCHOOL

Module

7
Continuity of a Function Quarter 3

on an Interval
Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Basic Calculus (Senior High School) Module on Continuity of a

Function on an interval!

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 EXPECTATION

Lesson: Continuity of a Function on an Interval

Learning Objective:

At the end of the learning episode, you are expected to:

1. illustrate continuity of a function on an interval.

PRETEST

Give the correct answer.

1. Using the given graph on the side,

determine if the function 𝑓 is continuous
on the following intervals.

a). (−1,1)

b). (−∞, 0)

c). (0, +∞)

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2. Let 𝑔(𝑥) = . Determine if g(x) is continuous
𝑥−4
on each of the following intervals.
a). [−2,3]

b). (0,4]

c). (4, +∞)

 RECAP

Let us recall how to determine if the given function is continuous or

discontinuous at a given number. Using the three conditions of continuity, a
function 𝑓(𝑥) is said to be continuous at 𝑥 = 𝑐 if the following three
conditions are satisfied:

(i) 𝑓(𝑐) exist;

(ii) lim 𝑓(𝑥) exist; and
𝑥→𝑐
(iii) 𝑓(𝑐) = lim 𝑓(𝑥)
𝑥→𝑐

If at least one of these conditions is not met, 𝑓 is said to be discontinuous

at 𝑥 = 𝑐.

LESSON

A function can be continuous on an interval. A function is said to be

continuous on an interval when the function is defined at every point on
that interval and undergoes no interruptions, jumps, or breaks. If some
function 𝑓(𝑥) satisfies these criteria from 𝑥 = 𝑎 to 𝑥 = 𝑏, for example, we say
that 𝑓(𝑥) is continuous on the interval [𝑎, 𝑏].

Here are the given concepts which are important in determining whether a
function is continuous at the end points of closed intervals.

One- Sided Continuity

A function f is said to be continuous from the left at 𝑥 = 𝑐 if

𝑓(𝑐) = lim− 𝑓(𝑥).
𝑥→𝑐

A function f is said to be continuous from the right at 𝑥 = 𝑐 if

𝑓(𝑐) = lim+ 𝑓(𝑥).

𝑥→𝑐

Continuity of Polynomial, Absolute Value, Rational and Square Root

Functions
(a) Polynomial functions are continuous everywhere.
(b) The absolute value function 𝑓(𝑥) = |𝑥| is continuous everywhere.
(c) Rational functions are continuous on their respective domains.
(d) The square root function 𝑓(𝑥) = √𝑥 is continuous on [0, ∞).
Here are some of the graphs of functions to illustrate continuity on an
interval.
Example1. Consider the graph of the function 𝑓 given on the side and
determine if the function 𝑓 is continuous on the following intervals.
1. (−2, 2) 2. (−∞, 0) 3. (0, +∞)

Solution:
1. We can trace the graph from the right
side of 𝑥 = −2 to the left side of 𝑥 = 2
without lifting the pen we are using. We
can say that the function 𝑓 is continuous
on the interval (−2, 2).

2. If you trace the graph from negative infinity

to the left side of 0, we will not lift our pen and so, 𝑓 is continuous on
(−∞, 0).

3. For the interval (0, +∞), you trace the graph from the right side of 0 to
any large number, and find that you will not lift your pen. Thus the
function f is continuous on (0, +∞).
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Example 2. Let 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥−4. Determine if 𝑓 is continuous on each of the
following intervals:
1. [−3,2]
2. (0, 4)
3. [0, 5]
4. (5, ∞)
5. (2,7)
6. [−5, 8)

Solution:
1. We can trace the graph from 𝑥 = −3 going to 𝑥 = 2 without lifting the
pen. Thus, the function 𝑓 is continuous on the closed interval [−3,2].
2. We can trace the graph from the right side of 𝑥 = 0 to the left side of
𝑥 = 4 without lifting the pen we are using. We can say that the function
𝑓 is continuous on the interval (0, 4).
3. By observation, the function 𝑓 is not continuous on the closed interval
[0, 5] because we will lift our pen by tracing the graph.
4. For the open interval (5, ∞), we can trace the graph from the right side
of 5 to any large number without lifting the pen. Thus, the function 𝑓
is continuous on (5, ∞).
5. The function 𝑓 is not continuous on the open interval (2,7) because we
will lift our pen by tracing the graph.
 6. The function 𝑓 is not continuous on the given interval [−5, 8)because we
will lift our pen by tracing the graph.

ACTIVITIES
Determine if the given function is continuous on each of the given
intervals.

𝑨. 𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 3 + 4𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + 6

1. [−4, 4] _____________
2. (0, 9) _____________

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𝑩. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥−2

1. [5, 10] _____________

2. (−4, 10) _____________

C. 𝑓(𝑥) = |−3𝑥|

1. [1, 1] _____________

2. (0, +∞) _____________

D. 𝑓(𝑥) = √3𝑥 − 1

1. (1, 10) _____________

2. [−1, +∞) _____________

WRAP–UP

How do you find if a function is continuous on an interval?

A function is said to be continuous on an interval when the function is

defined at every point on that interval and undergoes no interruptions,
jumps, or breaks. If some function 𝑓(𝑥) satisfies these criteria from 𝑥 = 𝑎 to
𝑥 = 𝑏, for example, we say that 𝑓(𝑥) is continuous on the interval [𝑎, 𝑏]
Need to Remember
One- Sided Continuity

A function f is said to be continuous from the left at 𝑥 = 𝑐 if

𝑓(𝑐) = lim− 𝑓(𝑥).
𝑥→𝑐

A function f is said to be continuous from the right at 𝑥 = 𝑐 if

𝑓(𝑐) = lim+ 𝑓(𝑥).

𝑥→𝑐

VALUING

We say a function 𝑓 is continuous on an interval when the function is

defined at every point on that interval and undergoes no interruptions,
jumps, or breaks.
Now, in this time of pandemic, continue pursuing your goal even if
there are some interruptions along the way for you to achieve your goal in
life. Always remember this: “Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the
courage to continue that counts.”

POSTTEST

Directions: Write the correct answer on your notebook. Show the graph and
determine if the given function is continuous on each of the
given intervals.

1. 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + 6; (−∞, 0) ____________

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2. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥−5 ; [−5, 5] ____________

3. 𝑓(𝑥) = √𝑥 − 1; [1, +∞) ____________

4. 𝑓(𝑥) = − |−5𝑥| [−1, +∞) ____________

 KEY TO CORRECTION

c. continuous c. continuous
b. discontinuous b. continuous
2. a. continuous 1. a. continuous
PRETEST

2. discontinuous 2. continuous
D. 1. continuous C. 1. continuous

2. discontinuous 2. continuous
B. 1. continuous A. 1.continuous
ACTIVITIES

R E F E R E N CE S

BOOK

Cuaresma, Genaro A. et al. 2004. Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1: A

Worktext for Math 26. Los Baños, Laguna: Institute of Mathematical
Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines.
Department of Education-Bureau of Learning Resources. 2016. Precalculus
Learner's Material.

Leithold, Louis. 1989. College Algebra and Trigonometry. Addison Wesley

Longman Inc., reprinted by Pearson Education Asia Pte. Ltd., 2002.