Questions: At what points is the given function (f(x)) continuous?
(f(x)=frac8x-9-9 x)
Transcript text: At what points is the given function $f(x)$ continuous?
\[
f(x)=\frac{8}{x-9}-9 x
\]
Solution
Solution Steps
To determine the points at which the function \( f(x) = \frac{8}{x-9} - 9x \) is continuous, we need to identify any points where the function is undefined. The function is undefined where the denominator is zero. Therefore, we need to find the values of \( x \) that make the denominator zero and exclude those from the domain of the function.
Step 1: Define the Function
We are given the function:
\[ f(x) = \frac{8}{x-9} - 9x \]
Step 2: Identify Points of Discontinuity
To determine where the function is continuous, we need to find where it is undefined. The function \( f(x) \) is undefined where the denominator is zero. Therefore, we solve:
\[ x - 9 = 0 \]
\[ x = 9 \]
Step 3: Determine Continuity
The function \( f(x) \) is continuous for all \( x \) except where it is undefined. Thus, \( f(x) \) is continuous for:
\[ x \in \mathbb{R} \setminus \{9\} \]