Exercise 1444Calculus › Single-variable calculus › ContinuityL1Added 8 Nov 2026
Continuity of a piecewise function with an essential singularity
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Statement
Let . Discuss the continuity at of
Hint
For , factor out in the numerator and bound the remaining factor.
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Solution
For with ,
Since , we have . Hence
As , , so . Therefore is continuous at .
Conclusion. The two one-sided limits both equal , which equals . Hence is continuous at .