Illustrating Continuity

of a Function
 Continuity of Function at Constant c

A function is said to be continuous at x=c if there is no

interruption in the graph of f(x) at c. There is no hole, jump
or gap at x=c. Upon tracing the graph of a function, you
are not going to lift your pen at x = c. Once you lift your
pen it means that the graph of function is discontinuous at
x=c.

3.3 Illustrating Continuity of a

Function
 Is the function continuous at x = 1? Is the function continuous at x = – 1 ?

3.3 Illustrating Continuity of a

Function
 •Continuity
  of Function
A function f(x) is said to be continuous at x
= c if the following three conditions are
satisfied:
a. exists;
b. exists; and
c.

3.3 Illustrating Continuity of a

Function
 Example:
1. Determine if f(x) = x2 – 2x + 3 is continuous at x = 1.

3.3 Illustrating Continuity of a

Function
 •Example:
 
2. Determine if is continuous at x = 2.

3.3 Illustrating Continuity of a

Function
 •Example:
 
3. Determine if the given function f(x) is continuous
at x = 4.

3.3 Illustrating Continuity of a

Function
 Continuity of Function on an Interval
Consider the graph. Determine if the
function f(x) is continuous at the following
intervals.
A. ( – 1, 2)
B. [0, 3]
C. (-2, 3)

3.3 Illustrating Continuity of a

Function
Illustrating Continuity
of a Function