Continuity and Discontinuities
Defining continuity and classifying different types of discontinuities (removable, jump, infinite).
Key Questions
- Analyze the conditions required for a function to be continuous at a point.
- Differentiate between the three main types of discontinuities and their graphical implications.
- Justify why a function might be discontinuous in a real-world model.
Common Core State Standards
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