Math Problem Statement

The graph of f in the figure has vertical asymptotes at x = -3 and x = 4. Analyze the following limits.

Solution

The image shows a question involving limits and a graph with vertical asymptotes at x=3x = -3 and x=4x = 4. The task is to analyze the limits at these points. Let's walk through the limits based on the graph provided:

  1. Limit as x3x \to -3: The graph shows a vertical asymptote at x=3x = -3. For vertical asymptotes, the limit does not exist (DNE), as the function tends towards infinity or negative infinity. Depending on which direction you approach from (left or right), the limit might tend toward ++\infty or -\infty.

    • limx3f(x)\lim_{x \to -3^-} f(x) (approaching from the left): The function appears to go to -\infty.
    • limx3+f(x)\lim_{x \to -3^+} f(x) (approaching from the right): The function appears to go to ++\infty. So the limit at x=3x = -3 does not exist because it tends to different values from either side.
  2. Limit as x4x \to 4: Similarly, there's a vertical asymptote at x=4x = 4. The limit does not exist because the function likely diverges to \infty or -\infty.

    • limx4f(x)\lim_{x \to 4^-} f(x): The function seems to go to ++\infty.
    • limx4+f(x)\lim_{x \to 4^+} f(x): The function appears to go to -\infty. So again, the limit at x=4x = 4 does not exist for similar reasons as x=3x = -3.
  3. Other Limits: Based on the question setup, you may also need to analyze left and right limits explicitly, and the general behavior around these points (which involves checking for one-sided limits).

Would you like a more detailed explanation of any specific limit or behavior?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What are one-sided limits, and how do they affect whether a limit exists?
  2. How can vertical asymptotes influence the behavior of limits?
  3. Can a limit exist if the function approaches infinity on both sides of a point?
  4. How do we handle limits at points where the function is discontinuous?
  5. What is the relationship between limits and horizontal asymptotes?

Tip: Always check the behavior of the function from both sides (left and right) of a point when determining the existence of a limit!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Asymptotes
One-Sided Limits

Formulas

lim_{x -> a^-} f(x)
lim_{x -> a^+} f(x)

Theorems

Limits at vertical asymptotes

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12 (High School Calculus or Pre-Calculus)