Math Problem Statement

Determine whether a function is continuous and/or differentiable at a point using limits based on the given graph.

Solution

From the graph provided, let's analyze the points and limits to answer the questions.

Step-by-Step Analysis:

1. f(9)f(9):

  • From the graph, at x=9x = 9, the corresponding yy-value (or f(9)f(9)) is clearly marked at 5.
  • Answer: f(9)=5f(9) = 5

2. limx5f(x)\lim_{x \to 5} f(x):

  • We need to examine the behavior of f(x)f(x) as xx approaches 5 from both sides (left and right).
  • From the left (x5x \to 5^-), f(x)f(x) approaches 3.
  • From the right (x5+x \to 5^+), f(x)f(x) also approaches 3.
  • Since both limits agree, the two-sided limit exists and equals 3.
  • Answer: limx5f(x)=3\lim_{x \to 5} f(x) = 3

3. limx1+f(x)\lim_{x \to 1^+} f(x):

  • This asks for the right-hand limit as xx approaches 1.
  • Approaching from the right (x1+x \to 1^+), f(x)f(x) approaches 1 (since the value approaches the point at y=1y = 1).
  • Answer: limx1+f(x)=1\lim_{x \to 1^+} f(x) = 1

4. limx2f(x)\lim_{x \to 2} f(x):

  • At x=2x = 2, there is a jump discontinuity in the graph.
  • The limit from the left (x2x \to 2^-) approaches 2, while the limit from the right (x2+x \to 2^+) approaches 3.
  • Since the left and right limits do not match, the limit does not exist.
  • Answer: limx2f(x)=DNE (Does Not Exist)\lim_{x \to 2} f(x) = \text{DNE (Does Not Exist)}

Summary of Answers:

  1. f(9)=5f(9) = 5
  2. limx5f(x)=3\lim_{x \to 5} f(x) = 3
  3. limx1+f(x)=1\lim_{x \to 1^+} f(x) = 1
  4. limx2f(x)=DNE\lim_{x \to 2} f(x) = \text{DNE}

Would you like more details on any of these? Here are some related questions you might find interesting:

  1. What is the difference between one-sided and two-sided limits?
  2. How do you determine continuity of a function using limits?
  3. Can a function be differentiable if it has a jump discontinuity?
  4. How do you calculate the limit at a point of removable discontinuity?
  5. Why are limits important in calculus?

Tip: When analyzing limits, always check the behavior from both sides of the point. If the left-hand and right-hand limits are unequal, the overall limit does not exist!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Continuity
Discontinuity
Piecewise Functions

Formulas

Limit from the left: lim(x -> c^-) f(x)
Limit from the right: lim(x -> c^+) f(x)

Theorems

Definition of Continuity: A function f is continuous at x = c if lim(x -> c) f(x) = f(c)
Existence of Limit: A limit exists at x = c if the left-hand limit and right-hand limit are equal

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 11-12