Table of contents
- 0. Functions7h 52m
- Introduction to Functions16m
- Piecewise Functions10m
- Properties of Functions9m
- Common Functions1h 8m
- Transformations5m
- Combining Functions27m
- Exponent rules32m
- Exponential Functions28m
- Logarithmic Functions24m
- Properties of Logarithms34m
- Exponential & Logarithmic Equations35m
- Introduction to Trigonometric Functions38m
- Graphs of Trigonometric Functions44m
- Trigonometric Identities47m
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions48m
- 1. Limits and Continuity2h 2m
- 2. Intro to Derivatives1h 33m
- 3. Techniques of Differentiation3h 18m
- 4. Applications of Derivatives2h 38m
- 5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives6h 2m
- 6. Derivatives of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 37m
- 7. Antiderivatives & Indefinite Integrals1h 26m
- 8. Definite Integrals3h 25m
1. Limits and Continuity
Continuity
Problem 3.5.85
Textbook Question
Continuity of a piecewise function Let g(x) = <matrix 2x1> For what values of a is g continuous?

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Identify the piecewise function g(x) and determine the points where the function changes definition, which are typically the boundaries of the pieces.
For each piece of the function, ensure that the limits from the left and right at the boundary points are equal to the function value at that point.
Set up the equations based on the continuity condition: the limit as x approaches the boundary from the left must equal the limit as x approaches from the right, and both must equal g at that boundary.
Solve the resulting equations for the variable 'a' to find the values that ensure continuity at the boundary points.
Verify that the values of 'a' found maintain continuity across all relevant points in the piecewise function.
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