Math Problem Statement

Below is the graph of f(x). Determine the following. If any of the quantities NOT EXIST clearly explain why.

Solution

Let's go through the problem one by one based on the graph provided:

(a) f(3)f(-3)

  • From the graph, when x=3x = -3, the value of the function f(x)f(x) is clearly 4.
  • Answer: f(3)=4f(-3) = 4

(b) limx3f(x)\lim_{x \to -3} f(x)

  • As xx approaches -3 from both sides, the function appears to approach 4. Since the function is continuous at x=3x = -3, the limit exists.
  • Answer: limx3f(x)=4\lim_{x \to -3} f(x) = 4

(c) f(1)f(-1)

  • At x=1x = -1, the graph shows that the value of f(x)f(x) is 3.
  • Answer: f(1)=3f(-1) = 3

(d) limx1f(x)\lim_{x \to -1} f(x)

  • As xx approaches -1 from both sides, the function smoothly approaches 0, even though f(1)f(-1) itself is 3. Therefore, the limit as x1x \to -1 is 0.
  • Answer: limx1f(x)=0\lim_{x \to -1} f(x) = 0

(e) f(2)f(2)

  • At x=2x = 2, the graph shows that the value of f(x)f(x) is 0.
  • Answer: f(2)=0f(2) = 0

(f) limx2f(x)\lim_{x \to 2} f(x)

  • As xx approaches 2 from both sides, the function approaches the value 1. So, the limit exists and is 1, even though f(2)f(2) is 0.
  • Answer: limx2f(x)=1\lim_{x \to 2} f(x) = 1

(g) f(4)f(4)

  • At x=4x = 4, the graph shows that the value of f(x)f(x) is 5.
  • Answer: f(4)=5f(4) = 5

(h) limx4f(x)\lim_{x \to 4} f(x)

  • As xx approaches 4 from both sides, the function smoothly approaches 5. So, the limit as x4x \to 4 is 5.
  • Answer: limx4f(x)=5\lim_{x \to 4} f(x) = 5

Would you like a detailed explanation of any specific part of this solution, or do you have any further questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the definition of a limit in calculus?
  2. How can a function's value differ from its limit at a specific point?
  3. What does it mean for a function to be continuous at a point?
  4. What are one-sided limits, and how do they relate to overall limits?
  5. How do piecewise functions affect limits?

Tip: When analyzing limits, it's important to check both the left-hand and right-hand behavior of the function near the point of interest. This ensures that the limit exists and is consistent.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Function Evaluation
Continuity

Formulas

f(-3) = 4
lim_{x -> -3} f(x) = 4
f(-1) = 3
lim_{x -> -1} f(x) = 0
f(2) = 0
lim_{x -> 2} f(x) = 1
f(4) = 5
lim_{x -> 4} f(x) = 5

Theorems

Existence of limits at a point
Function continuity

Suitable Grade Level

High School