Math Problem Statement

Identify all the x-values in the interval (-4, 5) where the graph of f is not continuous. Identify all the x-values in the interval (-4, 5) where the graph of f is not differentiable.

Solution

Let's analyze the graph of f(x)f(x) from the image to answer the questions.

Part A: Identify all the x-values in the interval (-4, 5) where the graph of ff is not continuous.

A function is not continuous at a point if there is a break, jump, or hole in the graph at that point.

From the graph:

  • At x=1x = -1, there is a hole, indicating that ff is not continuous at this point.
  • At x=1x = 1, there is a jump discontinuity, so the graph is not continuous here as well.

Thus, the x-values where the graph is not continuous are: x=1,x=1x = -1, \quad x = 1

Part B: Identify all the x-values in the interval (-4, 5) where the graph of ff is not differentiable.

A function is not differentiable at a point where:

  1. The function is not continuous (since differentiability implies continuity).
  2. The graph has a sharp corner or cusp.
  3. There is a vertical tangent.

From the graph:

  • At x=1x = -1 and x=1x = 1, since the graph is not continuous, it is also not differentiable.
  • At x=0x = 0, there is a sharp corner, so the function is not differentiable at this point as well.

Thus, the x-values where the graph is not differentiable are: x=1,x=0,x=1x = -1, \quad x = 0, \quad x = 1

Would you like more details on this or any further clarifications?


Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. What is the formal definition of continuity at a point?
  2. How does differentiability relate to continuity?
  3. Can a function be continuous but not differentiable? Provide an example.
  4. What are the different types of discontinuities a function can have?
  5. What is the geometric meaning of a "sharp corner" in a graph?

Tip: A function is always differentiable where its graph is smooth and continuous, but keep an eye on points with sharp turns or jumps—those are places of non-differentiability!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Continuity
Differentiability
Graph analysis

Formulas

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Theorems

Discontinuity implies non-differentiability
Sharp corners and vertical tangents imply non-differentiability

Suitable Grade Level

High school (Grades 10-12)