Hamilton A. answered 02/03/16
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A function f has a removable discontinuity at x = x0 (a point in its domain, i.e. f(x0) exists) if two things are true:
1. The limit as x -> x0 of f(x) = L exists and is finite
2. f(x0) isn't equal to L
A function f has an infinite discontinuity at x = x0 (a point in its domain, i.e. f(x0) exists) if either (or both):
1. The limit as x -> x0 from the left of f(x) doesn't exist
2. The limit as x -> x0 from the right of f(x) doesn't exist
Do you think it's possible for a function to exhibit both of these properties at the same point, or are they mutually exclusive?