Math Problem Statement

The graph shows the function f(x). Analyze the properties of the function at x = 2 and select the correct statements: Is f(2) defined? Does the limit as x approaches 2 exist? Is lim(x -> 2) f(x) equal to f(2)? Is the function continuous at x = 2?

Solution

The graph provided shows the function f(x)f(x), and the question relates to its properties at x=2x = 2. Let's analyze the options based on the graph:

  • Is f(2)f(2) defined?
    From the graph, at x=2x = 2, the function has a point (a filled circle) at (2,3)(2, 3). This indicates that f(2)f(2) is defined and equals 3.

  • Does the limit limx2f(x)\lim_{x \to 2} f(x) exist?
    The left and right-hand limits as xx approaches 2 are both equal to 3 (since the graph approaches the same value from both sides), so the limit exists.

  • Is limx2f(x)=f(2)\lim_{x \to 2} f(x) = f(2)?
    Since the limit as xx approaches 2 equals 3, and the function value at x=2x = 2 is also 3, we can confirm that limx2f(x)=f(2)\lim_{x \to 2} f(x) = f(2).

  • Is the function continuous at x=2x = 2?
    Since the limit exists and equals f(2)f(2), and f(2)f(2) is defined, the function is continuous at x=2x = 2.

Thus, based on the graph:

  • The correct selections would be:
    • f(2)f(2) is defined.
    • limx2f(x)\lim_{x \to 2} f(x) exists.
    • limx2f(x)=f(2)\lim_{x \to 2} f(x) = f(2).
    • The function is continuous at x=2x = 2.

Would you like further details or clarifications about this?

Here are some related questions to expand on this:

  1. How do you determine if a function is continuous at a point from a graph?
  2. What is the difference between a filled and open circle on a graph?
  3. How can you compute limits from a graph?
  4. What are the three conditions for continuity at a point?
  5. What are some examples of functions that are not continuous at a point?

Tip: When checking for continuity at a point, always verify the following: the function is defined at the point, the limit exists at that point, and the function's value equals the limit at that point.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Continuity of Functions
Function Definition

Formulas

lim(x -> c) f(x) = L if left-hand limit and right-hand limit both equal L

Theorems

Definition of Continuity at a Point
Limit Properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12