Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Define the function q(x)=⌊x+12⌋q(x)=\bigl\lfloor x+\dfrac12 \bigr\rfloor for all real xx. a. (i) Prove that for any integer nn, q(x)=nq(x)=n whenever n−12≤x<n+12n-\dfrac12 \le x < n+\dfrac12. b. (ii) Using part (i), list the values taken by q(x)q(x) for all xx in the interval −3≤x<3-3\le x<3. c. (iii) Identify and list all points of discontinuity of q(x)q(x) in −3≤x≤3-3\le x\le 3. d. (iv) Sketch the graph of y=q(x)y=q(x) for −3≤x≤3-3\le x\le 3, marking clearly the constant steps, open and closed endpoints, and the discontinuities.

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