Explanation
Discontinuities occur where f(x) is not continuous:
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Jump: sudden change in value
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Infinite: vertical asymptote
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Removable: hole in graph
Quiz
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Name 3 types of discontinuities
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What is a removable discontinuity?
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What is a jump discontinuity?
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What is an infinite discontinuity?
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Can a function have multiple discontinuities?
Answer Key
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Jump, infinite, removable
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Hole in the graph
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Sudden jump in value
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Vertical asymptote
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Yes