Math Problem Statement

The figure above shows the graph of the function f. Which of the following statements are true? I. lim_{x→2} f(x) = f(2) II. lim_{x→6^-} f(x) = lim_{x→6^+} f(x) III. lim_{x→6} f(x) = f(6)

Solution

Let's analyze the given graph of the function ff and evaluate the truth of the three statements.

1. Statement I:

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

  • Looking at the graph near x=2x = 2, the value of f(2)f(2) is indicated by a closed dot, showing f(2)=0f(2) = 0.
  • To check the limit limx2f(x)\lim_{{x \to 2}} f(x), we observe the behavior of the function as xx approaches 2 from both sides.
    • As x2x \to 2^-, the graph approaches 0.
    • As x2+x \to 2^+, the graph also approaches 0.
    • Therefore, limx2f(x)=0\lim_{{x \to 2}} f(x) = 0.

Since both the limit and the function value at x=2x = 2 are equal, Statement I is true.


2. Statement II:

limx6f(x)=limx6+f(x)\lim_{{x \to 6^-}} f(x) = \lim_{{x \to 6^+}} f(x)

  • From the graph:
    • As x6x \to 6^-, the function approaches the value f(x)=3f(x) = 3.
    • As x6+x \to 6^+, the function approaches f(x)=3f(x) = -3.

Since the left-hand limit limx6f(x)=3\lim_{{x \to 6^-}} f(x) = 3 and the right-hand limit limx6+f(x)=3\lim_{{x \to 6^+}} f(x) = -3 are not equal, Statement II is false.


3. Statement III:

limx6f(x)=f(6)\lim_{{x \to 6}} f(x) = f(6)

  • From the graph:
    • f(6)f(6) is given by a closed dot at (6,3)(6, 3), so f(6)=3f(6) = 3.
    • As analyzed above, limx6f(x)=3\lim_{{x \to 6^-}} f(x) = 3 and limx6+f(x)=3\lim_{{x \to 6^+}} f(x) = -3, meaning that limx6f(x)\lim_{{x \to 6}} f(x) does not exist.

Since the limit does not exist, Statement III is false.


Conclusion:

  • Statement I is true.
  • Statements II and III are false.

Would you like more details or explanations?

Here are some related questions you can explore:

  1. What is the formal definition of a limit?
  2. How do left-hand and right-hand limits affect continuity?
  3. What are some key conditions for a function to be continuous at a point?
  4. What is the significance of open and closed dots in function graphs?
  5. How can you identify jump discontinuities in a graph?

Tip: Always check the behavior of the function from both sides when calculating limits at a given point.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Continuity
Left-hand limit
Right-hand limit

Formulas

lim_{x→a} f(x) = L
Left-hand limit: lim_{x→a^-} f(x)
Right-hand limit: lim_{x→a^+} f(x)

Theorems

For lim_{x→a} f(x) to exist, lim_{x→a^-} f(x) = lim_{x→a^+} f(x)
A function is continuous at x=a if lim_{x→a} f(x) = f(a)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12