Math Problem Statement

Use the graph of g in the figure to find the following values: a. g(0), b. lim g(x) as x approaches 0, c. g(1), d. lim g(x) as x approaches -1.

Solution

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The problem asks you to find:

a. g(0)g(0)
b. limx0g(x)\lim_{x \to 0} g(x)
c. g(1)g(1)
d. limx1g(x)\lim_{x \to -1} g(x)

From the graph:

  1. For g(0)g(0):

    • Look at the value of g(x)g(x) when x=0x = 0. The graph shows a point at (0,2)(0, 2). So, g(0)=2g(0) = 2.
  2. For limx0g(x)\lim_{x \to 0} g(x):

    • The limit as xx approaches 0 is the value the function tends towards from both sides. Since the graph is continuous at x=0x = 0 and the value at that point is 2, we have: limx0g(x)=2\lim_{x \to 0} g(x) = 2
  3. For g(1)g(1):

    • Check the graph at x=1x = 1. It shows the point at (1,0)(1, 0), so g(1)=0g(1) = 0.
  4. For limx1g(x)\lim_{x \to -1} g(x):

    • As x1x \to -1, the function approaches a value. The graph shows continuity around x=1x = -1, and the value approaches 1. Hence: limx1g(x)=1\lim_{x \to -1} g(x) = 1

Summary:

  • a. g(0)=2g(0) = 2
  • b. limx0g(x)=2\lim_{x \to 0} g(x) = 2
  • c. g(1)=0g(1) = 0
  • d. limx1g(x)=1\lim_{x \to -1} g(x) = 1

Would you like to dive into any of these steps for more details?

Here are 5 related questions you might find helpful:

  1. What is the difference between a function value and a limit?
  2. How do we evaluate limits from the left-hand and right-hand side of a point?
  3. What happens when a function is not continuous at a point?
  4. How do you interpret limits at infinity?
  5. Can a function be undefined at a point but still have a limit?

Tip: Always check for continuity at the point when determining both the function's value and the limit.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Function Evaluation
Continuity

Formulas

g(x) = f(x) at a given x-value
lim x -> a f(x)

Theorems

Limit Theorem
Continuity Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12, Calculus I