Math Problem Statement

On what intervals is each function continuous? (a) 𝑓 π‘₯ = π‘₯ 100 βˆ’ 2π‘₯ 37 + 75

Solution

Let's analyze the function you provided:

f(x)=x100βˆ’2x+37+75f(x) = \frac{x}{100 - 2x} + 37 + 75

This function is composed of two main parts:

  1. x100βˆ’2x\frac{x}{100 - 2x} (a rational function)
  2. The constants 37+75=11237 + 75 = 112

Step-by-step analysis:

1. Continuity of the rational function x100βˆ’2x\frac{x}{100 - 2x}:

A rational function is continuous wherever its denominator is not equal to zero. Here, the denominator is 100βˆ’2x100 - 2x, so we need to find where it is zero:

100βˆ’2x=0β‡’x=1002=50100 - 2x = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = \frac{100}{2} = 50

Thus, the function is not continuous at x=50x = 50 because the denominator becomes zero, causing a division by zero.

2. The constants 37+75=11237 + 75 = 112:

Constants are continuous everywhere.

Conclusion:

The overall function f(x)=x100βˆ’2x+112f(x) = \frac{x}{100 - 2x} + 112 is continuous everywhere except at x=50x = 50, where the rational part of the function becomes undefined.

Continuity Interval:

The function is continuous on the intervals:

(βˆ’βˆž,50)βˆͺ(50,∞)(-\infty, 50) \cup (50, \infty)

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related problems you might consider:

  1. What is the behavior of f(x)f(x) as x→50x \to 50?
  2. How would you determine the limits of f(x)f(x) at the endpoints of the intervals of continuity?
  3. What happens to the value of f(x)f(x) as xβ†’βˆžx \to \infty or xβ†’βˆ’βˆžx \to -\infty?
  4. How would the intervals change if the denominator were 100βˆ’x100 - x instead of 100βˆ’2x100 - 2x?
  5. Can we modify the function to make it continuous at x=50x = 50?

Tip: Rational functions are continuous everywhere their denominators are non-zero. Keep an eye on points where the denominator can become zero.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Continuity
Rational Functions

Formulas

f(x) = x / (100 - 2x) + 112

Theorems

Rational functions are continuous wherever their denominators are non-zero.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (Pre-Calculus/Calculus)