Math Problem Statement

Tentukanlah, apakah fungsi f(x) = (20 - 10x) / (x - 2) kontinyu pada x = 2? Jelaskan jawaban saudara.

Solution

The question provided is in Indonesian and asks to determine whether the function

f(x)=2010xx2f(x) = \frac{20 - 10x}{x - 2}

is continuous at x=2x = 2. Let's analyze the function's continuity at x=2x = 2.

Step-by-Step Analysis:

  1. Check the function's definition: The function f(x)=2010xx2f(x) = \frac{20 - 10x}{x - 2} appears to have a potential problem at x=2x = 2 because it would result in a division by zero (since the denominator becomes zero at x=2x = 2).

  2. Simplify the expression: Let's try to factor the numerator to see if it cancels out the denominator. The numerator 2010x20 - 10x can be factored as: 2010x=10(x2)20 - 10x = -10(x - 2) So the function becomes: f(x)=10(x2)x2f(x) = \frac{-10(x - 2)}{x - 2} For x2x \neq 2, we can cancel out the (x2)(x - 2) terms: f(x)=10forx2f(x) = -10 \quad \text{for} \quad x \neq 2

  3. Check the limit: The simplified form of the function f(x)=10f(x) = -10 suggests that for any xx near 2 (but not equal to 2), the function approaches 10-10.

  4. Evaluate at x=2x = 2: However, at x=2x = 2, the function is not defined (since the original form has a zero in the denominator). So, the function has a removable discontinuity at x=2x = 2.

  5. Conclusion: The function is not continuous at x=2x = 2 because it is not defined there, but the discontinuity is removable. By defining f(2)=10f(2) = -10, the function would become continuous.


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Related Questions:

  1. What is a removable discontinuity?
  2. How do we determine if a function is continuous at a point?
  3. What happens when the denominator of a function becomes zero at a specific point?
  4. How do limits help in determining continuity?
  5. Can we redefine a function to make it continuous?

Tip: Always check the behavior of a function near the point where it might be discontinuous by factoring and simplifying expressions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Continuity
Limits
Removable Discontinuity

Formulas

f(x) = (20 - 10x) / (x - 2)
Factoring (20 - 10x) = -10(x - 2)
Limit of f(x) as x approaches 2

Theorems

Limit Theorem for Rational Functions
Definition of Continuity
Removable Discontinuity Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 11-12