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Question 3372: Continuity with Two Sides and a Defined Center Value

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  1. Original question and givens
  2. Definition and scope
  3. Step-by-step derivation
  4. Reverse checks
  5. Result
  6. This question review and source binding

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Original question and givens

The function is defined on all R. The left branch at x<9 is (2)x+(-10); the right branch at x>9 is (-1)x+(17). Its explicit center value is f(9)=8. Is it continuous at 9?

  • G001 — The function is defined on all R. The left branch at x<9 is (2)x+(-10); the right branch at x>9 is (-1)x+(17). Its explicit center value is f(9)=8. Is it continuous at 9?

Definition and scope

Use the original question domain, assumptions and cited MKO definitions. This item has second-context mathematical and bilingual review, with the model, answer and every arithmetic step independently recomputed from the original parameters; the source question remains a candidate.

Step-by-step derivation

S001 · implies

Before

declared real model;center a=9

After

distinguish punctured limits,point values and a new extension

Conditions: none

Use the declared real formulas;point values,punctured limits and values of a newly defined extension are different data.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: continuity_model_scope · Uses: G001

S002 · calculation

Before

left branch slope times center := mul(2, 9)

After

left branch slope times center = 18

Conditions: none

Substitute the center a into this affine formula's product term.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S001

S003 · calculation

Before

left branch center value := sum(18, -10)

After

left branch center value = 8

Conditions: none

Then add this branch's intercept,not the other branch's constant.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S002

S004 · calculation

Before

right branch slope times center := mul(-1, 9)

After

right branch slope times center = -9

Conditions: none

Substitute the center a into this affine formula's product term.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S003

S005 · calculation

Before

right branch center value := sum(-9, 17)

After

right branch center value = 8

Conditions: none

Then add this branch's intercept,not the other branch's constant.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S004

S006 · implies

Before

left L=8;right R=8;given f(a)=8

After

these are one-sided limits,not automatic point substitutions into f(a)

Conditions: none

For an affine branch the difference from its center limit L is m(x−a).For any ε>0 choose δ=ε/(1+|m|) to obtain the one-sided limit.The actual center value remains the separately specified v.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: affine_one_sided_limits · Uses: G001, S005

S007 · calculation

Before

left limit minus point value := sub(8, 8)

After

left limit minus point value = 0

Conditions: none

Compute the left limit minus the actual point value.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S006

S008 · calculation

Before

right limit minus point value := sub(8, 8)

After

right limit minus point value = 0

Conditions: none

Compare the right limit with the same actual point value.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S007

S009 · implies

Before

L−f(a)=0;R−f(a)=0

After

continuous at a=Yes

Conditions: none

In this real model with affine one-sided limits,continuity holds exactly when both limits and the point value agree.Equal left and right limits alone may still leave an incorrect center value.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: two_sided_limit_equals_point · Uses: G001, S008

Reverse checks

  • S009 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S008 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute right limit minus point value with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S007 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute left limit minus point value with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S006 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S005 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute right branch center value with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S004 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute right branch slope times center with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute left branch center value with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S002 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute left branch slope times center with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S001 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.

Result

Yes

The full substitutions and premise checks give the original answer; source identity,format and status are unchanged.

This question review and source binding

Review date: 2026-10-26

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