IB skill practice

Use piecewise model continuity

Choose parameters that make piecewise functions continuous or differentiable.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 4

Use piecewise model continuity - visual endpoint link

For continuity at \(x=-3\), the left branch gives 1 and the right branch starts at 3 unless \(k\) is chosen. Enter \(k\).

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.