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Let f(x) = [x] + |1 – x|, – 1 ≤ x ≤ 3 and [x] is the largest integer not exceeding x. The number of points in [–1, 3] where f is not continuous is

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Let f(x) = [x] + |1 – x|, – 1 ≤ x ≤ 3 and [x] is the largest integer not exceeding x. The number of points in [–1, 3] where f is not continuous is

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The function f(x) = [x] + |1 – x| is a combination of the greatest integer function and the absolute value function.

Step 1: Identify the points of discontinuity for the greatest integer function [x]. The greatest integer function, [x], is discontinuous at all integer values. In the interval [-1, 3], the integer values are -1, 0, 1, 2, and 3.

Step 2: Identify the points of discontinuity for the absolute value function |1 – x|. The absolute value function, |1 – x|, is discontinuous at x = 1.

Step 3: Combine the points of discontinuity for both functions. The points of discontinuity for f(x) = [x] + |1 – x| are -1, 0, 1, 2, and 3.

Therefore, there are 5 points in the interval [-1, 3] where f is not continuous.

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