Math Problem Statement

Use the given graphs of the function f (in blue) and g (in red) to find the following limits: 1. lim[x -> -1] [f(x) + g(x)] 2. lim[x -> 2] [f(x) + g(x)] 3. lim[x -> 0] [f(x)g(x)] 4. lim[x -> 0] f(x)/g(x) 5. lim[x -> -1] [sqrt(3) + f(x)]

Solution

Let's analyze the graphs and limits from the image you uploaded:

  1. ( \lim_{x \to -1} [f(x) + g(x)]:**

    • From the graph of f(x)f(x) (blue), at x=1x = -1, f(x)f(x) appears to be f(1)=1f(-1) = -1.
    • From the graph of g(x)g(x) (red), at x=1x = -1, g(x)g(x) appears to be g(1)=1g(-1) = 1.
    • Therefore, limx1[f(x)+g(x)]=1+1=0\lim_{x \to -1} [f(x) + g(x)] = -1 + 1 = 0.
  2. ( \lim_{x \to 2} [f(x) + g(x)]:**

    • From the graph of f(x)f(x) (blue), at x=2x = 2, f(x)f(x) appears to be f(2)=0f(2) = 0.
    • From the graph of g(x)g(x) (red), at x=2x = 2, g(x)g(x) appears to be g(2)=3g(2) = 3.
    • Therefore, limx2[f(x)+g(x)]=0+3=3\lim_{x \to 2} [f(x) + g(x)] = 0 + 3 = 3.
  3. ( \lim_{x \to 0} [f(x)g(x)]:**

    • From the graph of f(x)f(x) (blue), at x=0x = 0, f(x)f(x) appears to be f(0)=3f(0) = -3.
    • From the graph of g(x)g(x) (red), at x=0x = 0, g(x)g(x) appears to be g(0)=0g(0) = 0.
    • Therefore, limx0[f(x)g(x)]=3×0=0\lim_{x \to 0} [f(x)g(x)] = -3 \times 0 = 0.
  4. ( \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{f(x)}{g(x)}:**

    • At x=0x = 0, f(0)=3f(0) = -3 and g(0)=0g(0) = 0. The limit involves division by zero.
    • Since f(0)=3f(0) = -3 and g(0)=0g(0) = 0, and as x0x \to 0, the graph of g(x)g(x) approaches 0 from the positive side, the limit is approaching -\infty.
    • Therefore, limx0f(x)g(x)=\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{f(x)}{g(x)} = -\infty.
  5. ( \lim_{x \to -1} \left[ \sqrt{3} + f(x) \right]:**

    • We already know that f(1)=1f(-1) = -1.
    • Therefore, limx1[3+f(x)]=3+(1)=31\lim_{x \to -1} \left[ \sqrt{3} + f(x) \right] = \sqrt{3} + (-1) = \sqrt{3} - 1.

Would you like further clarification on any of these steps or additional details?

Here are some relative questions to expand understanding:

  1. What is the importance of left-hand and right-hand limits in limit evaluation?
  2. How can you evaluate limits algebraically if the graph is not available?
  3. What happens when a limit approaches a vertical asymptote?
  4. How can limits at infinity help analyze end behavior of functions?
  5. How do you handle indeterminate forms like 00\frac{0}{0} when calculating limits?

Tip: Always check for continuity at a point when evaluating limits directly from a graph. This simplifies the process and avoids undefined behavior.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Graph Analysis
Calculus

Formulas

Limit of a Sum: lim[x -> a] [f(x) + g(x)] = lim[x -> a] f(x) + lim[x -> a] g(x)
Limit of a Product: lim[x -> a] [f(x)g(x)] = lim[x -> a] f(x) * lim[x -> a] g(x)
Limit of a Quotient: lim[x -> a] [f(x)/g(x)] = lim[x -> a] f(x) / lim[x -> a] g(x) (if g(a) != 0)

Theorems

Limit Properties
Squeeze Theorem
Indeterminate Forms

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12