diff --git a/docs/mhf4u7.md b/docs/mhf4u7.md index f31a18e..01e78c0 100644 --- a/docs/mhf4u7.md +++ b/docs/mhf4u7.md @@ -352,7 +352,7 @@ There may only be one-sided limits. In this case, breaking the limit up into its #### Change in variable -Substituting a variable in for the variable to be solved and then solving in terms of that variable may help. +Substituting a variable in for the variable to be solved and then solving in terms of that variable may remove a problem variable. ??? example $$ @@ -367,6 +367,28 @@ Substituting a variable in for the variable to be solved and then solving in ter = \frac{1}{12} $$ +### Limits and continuity + +If a function has holes or gaps or jumps (i.e., if it cannot be drawn with a writing utensil held down all the time), it is **discontinuous**. Otherwise, it is a **continuous** function. A function discontinuous at $x=a$ is "discontinuous at $a$", where $a$ is the "point of discontinuity". + +A **removable discontinuity** occurs when there is a hole in a function. It can be expressed as when either +$$ +f(a) = \text{DNE or} \\ +\lim_{x \to a} f(x) ≠ f(a) +$$ + +A **jump discontinuity** occurs when both one-sided limits have different values. It is common in piecewise functions. It can be expressed as when +$$\lim_{x \to a^-} f(x) ≠ \lim_{x \to a^+} f(x)$$ + +An **infinite discontinuity** occurs when both one-sided limits are infinite. It is common when functions have vertical asymptotes. It can be expressed as when +$$\lim_{x \to a} f(x) = ± ∞$$ + +Therefore, a function is only continuous if all of the following are true: + + - $f(a)$ exists + - $\lim_{x \to a^-} f(x) = \lim_{x \to a^+} f(x)$ + - $\lim_{x \to a} f(x) = f(a)$ + ## Resources - [IB Math Analysis and Approaches Syllabus](/resources/g11/ib-math-syllabus.pdf)