Math Problem Statement

Determine the asymptotic behavior of the function f(x) = e^(-x^2) - 2x + 1 and identify any asymptotes based on the given options.

Solution

The function in the image is f(x)=ex22x+1f(x) = e^{-x^2} - 2x + 1. The question asks us to analyze the behavior of the function and determine the asymptotes.

Step-by-step analysis:

  1. Behavior for x+x \to +\infty and xx \to -\infty:

    • The term ex2e^{-x^2} approaches 00 as x±x \to \pm\infty because ex2e^{-x^2} decays exponentially fast.
    • The remaining terms, 2x+1-2x + 1, dominate as x±x \to \pm\infty.
  2. Oblique asymptote:

    • For oblique asymptotes, the dominant linear term 2x+1-2x + 1 dictates the behavior:
      • As x+x \to +\infty, the function behaves approximately as 2x+1-2x + 1.
      • As xx \to -\infty, the function again behaves approximately as 2x+1-2x + 1.
  3. Asymptotic analysis:

    • The term ex2e^{-x^2} does not affect the linear asymptotic behavior because it vanishes exponentially fast as x|x| \to \infty.

Conclusion:

  • The correct answer is: "Per xx \to -\infty ammette come asintoto la retta di equazione y=2x+1y = -2x + 1."

Let me know if you'd like a detailed explanation of how oblique asymptotes are calculated or have additional questions!

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What are horizontal asymptotes, and how do they differ from oblique ones?
  2. How do exponential terms like ex2e^{-x^2} impact the asymptotic behavior of a function?
  3. How can we confirm the asymptotic behavior of a function using limits?
  4. Are there cases where a function has both horizontal and oblique asymptotes?
  5. How do the coefficients of polynomial terms affect the slope of oblique asymptotes?

Tip: When identifying oblique asymptotes, always focus on the dominant terms as x|x| \to \infty.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponential Functions
Limits
Asymptotes
Function Behavior

Formulas

Limit analysis for asymptotic behavior
Asymptote equation: y = mx + b

Theorems

Limit properties
Exponential growth and decay behavior

Suitable Grade Level

High School (Grades 11-12)