The given function is

The function f is defined at all points of the real line.

Let k be the point on a real line.

Then, we have 3 cases i.e., k < 1, or k = 1 or k > 1

Now,

Case I: k < 1

Then, f(k) = k¹⁰ - 1

= k¹⁰ - 1= f(k)

Thus,

Hence, f is continuous at all real number less than 1.

Case II: k = 1

Then, f(k) = f(1) = 1¹⁰ - 1 = 0

= 1¹⁰ - 1 = 0

= 1² = 1

Hence, f is not continuous at x = 1.

Case III: k > 1

Then, f(k) = 1² = 1

= 1² = 1 = f(k)

Thus,

Hence, f is continuous at all real number greater than 1.

Therefore, x = 1 is the only point of discontinuity of f.