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Algebra of Continuous Functions

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Introduction

Just as the concept of limits follows specific algebraic rules, the continuity of functions does as well. Because continuity at a point is entirely determined by the limit of the function at that point, the algebra of continuous functions mirrors the algebra of limits.

These rules allow us to easily determine the continuity of complex functions by breaking them down into simpler, known continuous parts.

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Algebra of Continuous Functions

If f and g are two real functions that are continuous at a real number x = c, then the following algebraic combinations are also continuous at x = c:

  • Addition: f + g

  • Subtraction: f - g

  • Multiplication: \[f \cdot g\]

  • Division: \[\frac{f}{g}\] (provided that \[g(c) \neq 0\])

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Theorem: Composition of Functions

If g is continuous at c, and f is continuous at g(c), then their composite function \[(f \circ g)\], defined as \[(f \circ g)(x) = f(g(x))\], is also continuous at c.

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Key Points: Algebra of Continuous Functions

Operation on continuous functions Result
f + g Continuous
f − g Continuous
fg Continuous
\[\dfrac{f}{g}\] Continuous
\[f \circ g\] Continuous

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