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Basic Calculus 11

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LEARNING QUARTER
MODULE WEEK 3

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 MODULE IN
BASIC CALCULUS

QUARTER 3
WEEK 3

Continuity of Functions
Development Team

Writers: George A. Alonzo Myla Fei Q. Martinez

Jenny Rose Q. Ancheta Romnick S. Castillo
Editors/Reviewers: Gregorio P. Agatep, Jr. Gerson Jeremy C. Antonio
Myla Fei Q. Martinez
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Layout Artists: Myla Fei Q. Martinez Jenny Rose Q. Ancheta
Management Team:
Vilma D. Eda Arnel S. Bandiola
Lourdes B. Arucan Juanito V. Labao
Marlyn S. Ventura

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 What I Need to Know
This module is designed and written to help you have a deeper understanding of
continuity of a function.

Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC)

The learner:
1. illustrate continuity of a function at a number;
2. determine whether a function is continuous at a number or not;
3. illustrate continuity of a function on an interval; and
4. solves problems involving continuity of a function

Objectives:
At the end of the module, you should be able to:
1. illustrate the limit of a function using a table of values and its graph;
2. determine whether a function is continuous at a number or not;
3. illustrate continuity of a function on an interval;
4. determine whether a function is continuous at an interval or not;
5. illustrate the different types of continuity, such as hole/removable, jump/essential,
and the asymptotic/infinite; and
6. illustrate infinite limits of functions.

What I Know

Directions: Read each item carefully. Choose the correct answer among the choices given.
Use a separate sheet of paper.
1. Is the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 7 continuous at x = 1?

A. Yes B. Cannot be determined

C. No D. Insufficient Information

𝑥
2. Given the function h(x) = and the three conditions of continuity, which value of 𝑥 will
√5−𝑥
NOT hold?

A. 𝑥 = 2 B. 𝑥 = 3 C. 𝑥 = 4 D. 𝑥 = 5

𝑥 2 −5𝑥−6
3. Which of the following value of x does make f(x) = 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑜𝑢𝑠?
𝑥−3

A. 𝑥 = 1 B. 𝑥 = 2 C. 𝑥 = 3 D. 𝑥 = 4

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4. Which interval is largest over which the function f(x) = √𝑥 + 2 continuous?

A. 𝑥 ∈ [−2, +∞) B. 𝑥 ∈ [−1,1] C. 𝑥 ∈ [0.5,2) D. 𝑥 ∈ (−1,1)

5. The graph of function 𝑔 is shown at the right. On which intervals

is 𝑔 continuous?

A. [−6, −1] B. [−1,1] C. [−2,0] D. [0,2]

Lesson
Continuity of Functions
1 at a Point

As we observed in our discussion of limits in Module 1, there are functions whose limits
are not equal to the function value at 𝑥 = 𝑐, meaning, lim 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑐).
𝑥→𝑐

This leads us to the study of the continuity of functions. In this section, we will be
focusing on the continuity of a function at a specific point.

What’s In

Complete the table of values and illustrate the graph of the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 – 1.

𝑥 0 1 2 3
𝑦 = 𝑥−1 ? ? ? ?

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 𝑥 2 – 1.
Complete the table of values and illustrate the graph of the function 𝑓(𝑥) =
𝑥+1

𝑥 −1 0 1 2
𝑥2 – 1
𝑦= ? ? ? ?
𝑥−1

What’s New

A function 𝑓(𝑥) is said to be continuous at 𝑥 = 𝑐 if the following three conditions are

satisfied:

𝑖) 𝑓(𝑐) exists,
The 𝑓(𝑥) is defined when 𝑥 = 𝑐 exists. Square root of negative
numbers and division by zero results in undefined values. Therefore, these
cases must be checked.

𝑖𝑖) lim 𝑓(𝑥) exist,

𝑥→𝑐
As dicussed in our previous lesson on limits, the limit of a function 𝑓(𝑥)
exists if the left-hand limit is equal to the right-hand limit.
lim− 𝑓(𝑥) = lim+ 𝑓(𝑥)
𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐

𝑖𝑖𝑖) lim 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑐),

𝑥→𝑐
The obtained values from the first two conditions are equal.

If at least one of these conditions is not met, 𝑓(𝑥) is said to be discontinuous at 𝑥 = 𝑐.

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The following are the different types of discontinuity.

A. Removable Discontinuity

If a function 𝑓(𝑥) is discontinuous at a number 𝑐 but lim 𝑓(𝑥) exists, we say that 𝑓(𝑥)
𝑥→𝑐

has a removable discontinuity at 𝑐. The discontinuity at 𝑐 can be fixed by defining or redefining

the function at the point of discontinuity. It is represented by a hole on the graph of the function.
𝑥 2 −1
Consider the function, 𝑓(𝑥) =
𝑥+1

B. Jump Discontinuity

A jump discontinuity happens when the limit does not exist at 𝑐 because the limit from
1 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 ≤ 0
the left and the limit from the right have different values. For example, ℎ(𝑥) = {
𝑥 − 1 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 > 0

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 C. Essential or Infinite Discontinuity

An essential discontinuity is also known as an infinite discontinuity because the limit at

the real number 𝑐 is infinite. An essential discontinuity is represented by a vertical asymptote
on the graph and is common to rational functions that cannot be further simplified and written
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as polynomial functions. Consider the function ℎ(𝑥) = . ,
4𝑥−1

Solution:

The function is not

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continuous at 𝑥 = 4 because the
rational function cannot be further
written to its equivalent polynomial
function, then the function will have a x
1
vertical asymptote at 𝑥 = 4.
Therefore, the function has an
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essential discontinuity at 𝑥 = 4.

A continuous function is one whose graph can be drawn without lifting a pen from the
paper. A function that is discontinuous at a number 𝑐 has a graph with a break at the point 𝑐
If the discontinuity is removable, the break in the graph can be removed by the replacement
of a single point. Otherwise, the discontinuity is essential.

What Is It
I. The proceeding examples demonstrate how to apply the three steps continuity test to
determine whether a function is continuous at a given point. These examples illustrate
situations in which each of the conditions for continuity succeeds or fails.

1. Determine whether the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 2 is continuous or not at 𝑥 = 1.

A. Determine if 𝑓(𝑐) exists. Since B. Determine if C. Determine if

𝑐 = 1, solve for 𝑓(1). lim 𝑓(𝑥) exists. lim 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑐)
𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐

● 𝑓(1) = (1)3 + (1)2 − 2 ● 𝑙𝑖𝑚 (𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 2) = (1)3 + (1)2 − 2 ● Comparing

𝑥→1
● 𝑓 (1) = 0 conditions 1 & 2,
● 𝑙𝑖𝑚 (𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 2) = 0
● 𝑓(𝑐 ) is defined 𝑥→1 0=0
● 𝑙𝑖𝑚 𝑓(𝑥 ) exists ● lim 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑐)
𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐
Since all of the conditions are satisfied, therefore, 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 2 is continuous at 𝑥 = 1.

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 𝑥 2 − 𝑥−2
2. Determine whether the function 𝑓(𝑥) = is continuous or not at 𝑥 = 0.
𝑥−2

A. Determine if 𝑓(𝑐) exists. B. Determine if C. Determine if

Since 𝑐 = 0, solve for 𝑓(0). . lim 𝑓(𝑥) exists. lim 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑐)
𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐

● 𝑓 (0) = (𝑥 + 1) ● 𝑙𝑖𝑚 (𝑥 + 1) = (0 + 1) ● Comparing

𝑥→0
● 𝑓 (0) = 1 ● 𝑙𝑖𝑚 (𝑥 + 1) = 1 conditions
● 𝑓 (𝑐 ) 𝑖𝑠 𝑑𝑒𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑥→0 1&2
● 𝑙𝑖𝑚 𝑓(𝑥 ) 𝑒𝑥𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑠 1=1
𝑥→𝑐
● lim 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑐)
𝑥→𝑐
𝑥 2 − 𝑥−2
Since all of the conditions are satisfied, therefore, 𝑓(𝑥) = is continuous at 𝑥 = 0.
𝑥−2

𝑥 2 − 𝑥−2
3. Determine whether the function 𝑓(𝑥) = is continuous or not at 𝑥 = 2.
𝑥−2

A. Determine if 𝑓(𝑐) exists. B. Determine if C. Determine if

. lim 𝑓(𝑥) exists. lim 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑐)
𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐

𝑥 2 − 𝑥−2 Since the first condition is not Since the first

The function 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = is
𝑥−2
satisfied, no need to check for the condition is not satisfied,
not defined at 𝑥 = 2, since 2 is not
2nd and 3rd conditions. no need to check for the
included in the domain of the
2nd and 3rd conditions.
function.
Hence, the first condition is not
satisfied.
𝑥 2 − 𝑥−2
Therefore, 𝑓(𝑥) = is discontinuous at 𝑥 = 2.
𝑥−2

(𝑥 − 4)2 + 3 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 ≥ 4
4. Determine if 𝑓(𝑥) = { is continuous or not at 𝑥 = 4
𝑥+1 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 < 4

A. Determine if 𝑓(𝑐) exists. B. Determine if C. Determine if

Since 𝑐 = 4, use the “piece” . lim 𝑓(𝑥) exists. lim 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑐)
𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐
𝑓(𝑥 ) = (𝑥 − 4)2 + 3.
● 𝑓 (4) = (4 − 4)2 + 3 ● lim 𝑓(𝑥) = lim+ 𝑓(𝑥) Since the
𝑥→4− 𝑥→4
● 𝑓 (4) = 3 ● lim (𝑥 + 1) = lim+ (𝑥 − 4) + 3 2 second
● 𝑓 (𝑐 ) is defined 𝑥→4− 𝑥→4
● (4 + 1) = (4 − 4)2 + 3
condition is not
● 5≠3 satisfied, no
need to check
Since lim 𝑓(𝑥) is not equal to for the 3rd
𝑥→𝑐 −
lim 𝑓(𝑥), then the 𝑓 (𝑥 ) DNE. condition.
𝑥→𝑐 +
(𝑥 − 4)2 + 3 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 ≥ 4
Therefore, 𝑓(𝑥) = { is discontinuous at 𝑥 = 4.
𝑥+1 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 < 4

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II. Consider the following functions below which have discontinuities at certain numbers.
Determine whether the discontinuity at each number is essential or removable. If the
discontinuity at a number is removable, redefine the function at that number to make the
function continuous everywhere.

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1. ℎ(𝑥) =
𝑥−2

Since ℎ is a rational function, it follows that ℎ is continuous at each number in its

domain; that is, ℎ is continuous for all real numbers except 𝑥 = 2. Where condition (𝑖) is not
satisfied. By considering any ons-sided limit at 2, we know that . lim ℎ(𝑥 ) DNE.
𝑥→2

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Therefore, the discontinuity of ℎ at 𝑥 = 2 is essential. Below is the graph of ℎ(𝑥) =
𝑥−2
and note that there is no way to connect its two branches.
𝑦

𝑥 2 −5𝑥+6
2. 𝑓(𝑥) =
𝑥−3

Take note that 𝑓(𝑥) is a rational function, it follows that 𝑓 is continuous at each number
in its domain. Since only 𝑓(3) is undefined, 𝑓 is discontinuous at 3. That is condition (𝑖) fails
to hold. Note that
𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 6 (𝑥 − 3)(𝑥 − 2)
𝑓(𝑥) = =
𝑥−3 (𝑥 − 3)

Therefore, 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 2 for all 𝑐 except when 𝑥 = 3. A sketch of the graph is shown below

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To determine whether the discontinuity is essential or removable, we find lim 𝑓(𝑥). Now,
𝑥→3
𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 6 (𝑥 − 3)(𝑥 − 2)
lim 𝑓(𝑥) = lim = lim = lim (3 − 2) = 1
𝑥→3 𝑥→3 𝑥−3 𝑥→3 (𝑥 − 3) 𝑥→3

Since, lim 𝑓(𝑥) exists, the discontinuity at 𝑥 = 3 is removable. We now redefine 𝑓(3)
𝑥→3
as 1 to make 𝑓 continuous at every number. We now have,
𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 6
𝑓(𝑥) = { 𝑥 − 3 , 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 ≠ 3
1, 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 = 3

Below is the graph of 𝑓 after redefining f(3), this time we find that the hole has been
removed and we now have a straight line.
y

2 − 𝑥, 𝑥 < 0
3. 𝑓(𝑥) = {
𝑥2, 𝑥≥0

The function 𝑓(𝑥) is continuous at all real numbers 𝑥 except possibly at 𝑥 = 0. If we let
ℎ(𝑥) = 2 − 𝑥, then ℎ is a polynomial function, so ℎ is continuous everywhere. As a result, ℎ is
continuous on (−∞, 0) so that 𝑓 is also continuous on (−∞, 0).

If we assume 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 , then g is also a polynomial function, 𝑔 is continuous on (∞, 0)

so that 𝑓 is also continuous on (∞, 0).

Since 𝑓 is continuous on (−∞, 0) and (∞, 0), the only possible discontinuity of 𝑓 is at
𝑥 = 0. Since
lim− 𝑓(𝑥) = lim−(2 − 𝑥) = 2 − 0 = 2 and lim+ 𝑓(𝑥) = lim+ 𝑥 2 = 02 = 0,
𝑥→0 𝑥→0 𝑥→0 𝑥→0

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 lim 𝑓(𝑥) DNE. Thus, 𝑓 is discontinuous at 𝑥 = 0 since condition (𝑖𝑖) is not satisfied.
𝑥→0
The discontinuity of 𝑓 at 𝑥 = 0 is essential since we have shown that the lim 𝑓(𝑥) DNE.
𝑥→0
2 − 𝑥, 𝑥 < 0
Shown next is the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = { 2 .
𝑥 , 𝑥≥0

What’s More

A. Determine if the following functions are continuous at the given value of x.

Use a separate sheet of paper for your answer.

1. 𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 1 𝑎𝑡 𝑥 = −2

Check whether all 3 conditions are satisfied.

A. Determine if 𝑓(𝑐) exists. B. Determine if C. Determine if

. lim 𝑓(𝑥) exists. lim 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑐)
𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐

Conclusion:

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2. 𝑓(𝑥) = 9𝑥 2 − 1 𝑎𝑡 𝑥 = 1

Check whether all 3 conditions are satisfied.

A. Determine if 𝑓(𝑐) exists. B. Determine if C. Determine if

. lim 𝑓(𝑥) exists. lim 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑐)
𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐

Conclusion:

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3. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑡 𝑥 = 2
𝑥−2
Check whether all 3 conditions are satisfied.

A. Determine if 𝑓(𝑐) exists. B. Determine if C. Determine if

. lim 𝑓 (𝑥 ) exists. lim 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑐)
𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐

Conclusion:

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 𝑥+1
4. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑡 𝑥 = 1
𝑥 2 −1

Check whether all 3 conditions are satisfied.

A. Determine if 𝑓(𝑐) exists. B. Determine if C. Determine if

. lim 𝑓(𝑥) exists. lim 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑐)
𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐

Conclusion:

B. Determine whether the discontinuity at each number is essential or removable. If the

discontinuity at a number is removable, redefine the function at that number to make the
function continuous everywhere.

𝑥 2 −7𝑥+10 3𝑥 2 −5𝑥
1. 𝑔(𝑥) = 2. 𝑔(𝑥) =
𝑥−5 𝑥

What I Have Learned

THREE CONDITIONS OF CONTINUITY AT A POINT

A function f(x) is continuous at a point a if and only if the following three conditions
are satisfied:
i. 𝑓(𝑐) is defined;
ii. lim 𝑓(𝑥) exists; and
𝑥→𝑐
iii. lim 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑐).
𝑥→𝑐

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

The following are the different types of discontinuity.

1. Removable Discontinuity

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 A function is said to have a removable discontinuity at 𝑥 = 𝑐, if
a. lim f(x) exists b. lim f(x) ≠ f(c)
x→c x→c
Either 𝑓(c) is undefined or the value of 𝑓(c) and the limit of the function are not equal.

2. Jump Discontinuity

A function is said to have a jump discontinuity at 𝑥 = c, if

lim 𝑓(𝑥) = lim 𝑓(𝑥)
x→c− x→c+
for a any positive integer.

3. Infinite Discontinuity
This type of discontinuity exists if a function has one or more infinite limits.

Lesson Continuity Of
Fun ctions on an
2 Inter val

What’s New

A function is continuous over an open interval if it is continuous at every point in the

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

CONTINUITY FROM THE RIGHT AND LEFT

• A function f(x) is said to be continuous from the right at 𝑐 if

lim+ 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑐).
𝑥→𝑐

• A function f(x) is said to be continuous from the left at 𝑐 if

lim− 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑐).
𝑥→𝑐

Here are some facts about continuity of polynomial, absolute value, rational, and square
root functions:

1. Polynomial functions are continuous everywhere.

2. The absolute value function 𝑓(𝑥) = |𝑥| is continuous everywhere.

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 3. Rational functions are continuous on their respective domains.
4. The square root function 𝑓(𝑥) = √𝑥 is continuous on [0, ∞).

What Is It

Here are some examples to illustrate continuity on an interval.

2 𝑖𝑓 𝑥<2
Example 1. Consider the function, 𝑓(𝑥) = {𝑥 𝑖𝑓 𝑥≥2 at the interval [0,4].
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Solution:
𝑓(𝑥) is left-continuous at 𝑥 = 0 , since 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥² and polynomial functions are
continuous at ℜ.

𝑓(𝑥) is right-continuous at 𝑥 = 4 , since 𝑓(𝑥) = 4 and polynomial functions are

continuous at ℜ.

Thus, 𝑓 (𝑥) is continuous in the interval [0, 4].

Example 2. Consider the graph of the function 𝑓 given below.

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Using the given graph, determine if the function 𝑓 is continuous on the following intervals:
a. (−1, 1)
b. (−∞, 0)
c. (0, +∞)
Solution:
Remember that when we say “trace from the right side of 𝑥 = 𝑎” we are tracing not from
𝑥 = 𝑎 on the x-axis but from the point (𝑎, 𝑓(𝑎)) along the graph.

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

b. If we trace the graph from any negatively large number up to the left side of 0, we will
not lift our pen and so, 𝑓 is continuous on (−∞, 0).

c. For the interval (0, +∞), we trace the graph from the right side of 0 to any large
number, and find that we will not lift our pen. Thus the function 𝑓 is continuous on
(0, +∞).

Example 3. Consider the graph of the function h below.

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 Determine using the given graph if the function 𝑓 is continuous on the following
intervals:
𝑎. (−1,1)
𝑏. [0.5, 2]

Solution:
Because we already have given the graph of 𝑓, we characterize the continuity of 𝑓 by
the possibility of tracing the graph without lifting the pen.

a. If we trace the graph of the function h from the right side of 𝑥 = −1 to the left side of
𝑥 = 1, we will be interrupted by a hole when we reach 𝑥 = 0. We are forced to lift our
pen just before we reach 𝑥 = 0 to indicate that h is not defined at 𝑥 = 0 and continue
tracing again starting from the right of 𝑥 = 0. Therefore, we are not able to trace the
graph of 𝑓 on (−1,1) without lifting our pen. Thus, the function h is not continuous on
(−1,1).

b. For the interval [0.5, 2]. If we trace the graph from 𝑥 = 0.5 to 𝑥 = 2, we do not have to
lift the pen at all. Thus, the function h is continuous on [0.5,2].

Example 4. State the interval(s) over which the function 𝑓(𝑥) = √4 − 𝑥 2 is continuous.

Solution:

From the limit laws, we know that √4 − 𝑥 2 = √4 − 𝑐 2 for all values of a in (−2,2).
We also know that √4 − 𝑐 2 = 0 exists and √4 − 𝑐 2 = 0 exists. Therefore, 𝑓(𝑥) is
continuous over the interval [−2,2].

What’s More

1. State the interval(s) over which the function 𝑔(𝑥) = √𝑥 + 3 is continuous.

𝑥 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 ≤ 0,
3 𝑖𝑓 0 < 𝑥 ≤ 1
2. Is the function 𝑔(𝑥) = {
3 − 𝑥2 𝑖𝑓 1 < 𝑥 ≤ 4,
𝑥−3 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 > 4,

a. continuous on [1,4]?

b. continuous on (−∞, 0)?

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 What I Have Learned

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

lim+ 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑐).
𝑥→𝑐

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

lim− 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑐).
𝑥→𝑐

What I Can Do
PERFORMANCE TASK (Single Product)

PERFORMANCE STANDARD: The learner is able to formulate and solve accurately real-
life problems involving continuity of functions.

SITUATION: The magazine releases issues every month using bilingual languages,
preferably Filipino and English. The magazine’s focus is on the latest trends and innovations
in mathematics, technologies in learning mathematics, trivia and math entertainment, special
topics in various fields in mathematics, and mathematics research.

GOAL: You have received numerous requests from Grade 11 STEM students to feature in
your column a simplified discussion on the Three Conditions of Continuity and Continuity on
an Interval. They request that the discussion include a brief but attention-catching
introduction, at least three examples from each discussion, important study tips that can
improve students’ learning on continuity of functions, and some helpful tips to consider in
working with continuity.

ROLE: You are a column writer for a local mathematics magazine.

PRODUCT: Write-up

AUDIENCE: Before submitting your write-up to the layout artist, it will be reviewed by the
editor-in-chief and the magazine’s associate editor.

STANDARDS: Your output shall be assessed along content, organization, the quantity of
researched examples, and accuracy of the computation of the word problems solved.
Adapted from: “Beyond Walls 2.3: Apply It In Real Life” by Albay, Eduardo M.,2020 Basic Calculus (Second Edition), page 48.

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RUBRIC

4 3 2 1
CRITERIA
OUTSTANDING SATISFACTORY DEVELOPING BEGINNING
Contents were clear, Contents were
Contents were Contents were
Content detailed and clear and
somewhat clear. not clear.
impressive. impressive.
Components of the
Components of the Components of
write-up were Components of
Organization write-up were the write-up were
sequenced in logical the write-up
sequenced in a sequenced in a
and interesting showed no order.
logical order. confusing way.
order.
The output
The output The output The output
Quantity of presented one
presented more than presented three presented two
Examples example with no
three examples with examples with examples with
solution or no
solutions. solutions. solutions.
example at all.
The computation
Accuracy of the
was presented in a The computation The computation The computation
computation of
clear clear and was presented in a was presented in was incomplete
the problems
easy-to-understand clear way. a confusing way. and confusing.
solved
manner.

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 Assessment

Directions: Read each item carefully. Choose the correct answer among the
choices given.
Use a separate sheet of paper.
1. Is the function 𝑓(𝑥)=5𝑥 2 + 11𝑥 − 4 continuous at 𝑥 = −1?

A. Yes B. Cannot be determined

C. No D. Insufficient Information

𝑥
2. Given the function h(x) = and the three conditions of continuity, which value of 𝑥 will
√−𝑥+5
NOT hold?

A. 𝑥 = 2 B. 𝑥 = 3 C. 𝑥 = 4 D. 𝑥 = 5
𝑥 2 −𝑥−6
3. Which of the following value of x does make f(x) = 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑜𝑢𝑠?
𝑥−3

A. 𝑥 = 1 B. 𝑥 = 2 C. 𝑥 = 3 D. 𝑥 = 4

4. Which interval is largest over which the function f(x) = √𝑥 is continuous?

A. [-2,+∞) B. (-∞, −2] C. (−∞, +∞) D. [0, ∞)

5. The graph of function ℎ is shown below. On which intervals is ℎ continuous?

A. [3,7] B. [-2,1] C. [-4,1] D. [-7,7]

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References:
Department of Education. 2016. Basic Calculus Teaching Guide for Senior High School.
Commission on Higher Education. Quezon City.

Pelias, John Gabriel P. 2016. Basic Calculus. Rex Publishing. Quezon City.

Eduard M. Albay. 2020. Basic Calculus. Diwa Learning Systems Inc. Makati City.

Cuaresma, G.A., Loyola, J.O., Cuaresma, M.C.N., Belarmino, M.C., Natalio, E.S., Carreon,
E.J., Corpuz, D.I., 2004. Analytic Geometry and Calculus I: A Wortext for Math 26. C
& E Publishing, Inc. Quezon City.

Comandante, F.L. (2008). Calculus Made Easy for High School Students. National Bookstore.

https://www.superprof.co.uk/resources/academic/maths/calculus/limits/continuity-on-a-
closed-interval.html

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