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- 0. Functions4h 53m
- 1. Limits and Continuity2h 2m
- 2. Intro to Derivatives1h 33m
- 3. Techniques of Differentiation2h 18m
- 4. Derivatives of Exponential & Logarithmic Functions1h 16m
- 5. Applications of Derivatives2h 19m
- 6. Graphical Applications of Derivatives6h 0m
- 7. Antiderivatives & Indefinite Integrals48m
- 8. Definite Integrals4h 36m
- 9. Graphical Applications of Integrals1h 43m
- 10. Integrals of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions21m
- 11. Techniques of Integration2h 7m
- 12. Trigonometric Functions6h 54m
- Angles29m
- Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles1h 8m
- Solving Right Triangles23m
- Trigonometric Functions on the Unit Circle1h 19m
- Graphs of Sine & Cosine46m
- Graphs of Other Trigonometric Functions32m
- Trigonometric Identities52m
- Derivatives of Trig Functions42m
- Integrals of Basic Trig Functions28m
- Integrals of Other Trig Functions10m
- 13: Intro to Differential Equations2h 23m
- 14. Sequences & Series2h 8m
- 15. Power Series2h 19m
- 16. Probability & Calculus45m
1. Limits and Continuity
Continuity
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Determine the interval(s) for which the function is continuous.
f(x)=x2+4x−12
A
(−∞,−12),(−12,∞)
B
(−∞,−6),(−6,2),(2,∞)
C
(−∞,∞)

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Step 1: Recall the definition of continuity. A function is continuous on an interval if it is defined and does not have any breaks, holes, or vertical asymptotes in that interval.
Step 2: Analyze the given function f(x) = x^2 + 4x - 12. This is a polynomial function, and polynomial functions are continuous everywhere on their domain, which is all real numbers (-∞, ∞).
Step 3: Verify that there are no restrictions on the domain of f(x). Since there are no denominators, square roots, or logarithms in the function, there are no points where the function is undefined.
Step 4: Conclude that the function f(x) = x^2 + 4x - 12 is continuous for all real numbers. This means the interval of continuity is (-∞, ∞).
Step 5: The correct answer is (-∞, ∞), as the function does not have any discontinuities or undefined points.
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