Math Problem Statement

Use the graph of the function f to decide whether each quantity exists. (If an answer does not exist, enter DNE.) Find the following: (a) f(1), (b) lim (x->1) f(x), (c) f(6), (d) lim (x->6) f(x).

Solution

To solve the given problems using the graph of the function ff, let's analyze each part one by one:

Given Parts:

  1. f(1)f(1)
  2. limx1f(x)\lim_{{x \to 1}} f(x)
  3. f(6)f(6)
  4. limx6f(x)\lim_{{x \to 6}} f(x)

Analyzing the Graph:

Let's examine the graph:

  1. Point (a): f(1)f(1)

    • To find f(1)f(1), we look for the y-coordinate of the function at x=1x = 1.
    • From the graph, there is an open circle at x=1x = 1 with y=3y = 3, meaning f(1)f(1) is undefined at that point.
    • Answer: DNE (Does Not Exist).
  2. Point (b): limx1f(x)\lim_{{x \to 1}} f(x)

    • To find the limit as x1x \to 1, we check the values of the function as xx approaches 1 from both the left and right.
    • As x1x \to 1 from both sides, the function approaches y=3y = 3.
    • Answer: 3.
  3. Point (c): f(6)f(6)

    • To find f(6)f(6), we look for the y-coordinate of the function at x=6x = 6.
    • The graph shows a point at x=6x = 6 with y=4y = 4 (a filled circle).
    • Answer: 4.
  4. Point (d): limx6f(x)\lim_{{x \to 6}} f(x)

    • To find the limit as x6x \to 6, we check the values of the function as xx approaches 6 from both sides.
    • As x6x \to 6, the function approaches y=2y = 2 from both sides (based on the continuous line before reaching x=6x = 6).
    • Answer: 2.

Final Answers:

(a) f(1)=DNEf(1) = \text{DNE}
(b) limx1f(x)=3\lim_{{x \to 1}} f(x) = 3
(c) f(6)=4f(6) = 4
(d) limx6f(x)=2\lim_{{x \to 6}} f(x) = 2

Would you like more details on any part of the solution, or have any further questions?

Related Questions:

  1. What is the difference between a limit and the value of a function at a point?
  2. How can discontinuities in a function be classified?
  3. What is a removable discontinuity, and how does it appear on a graph?
  4. What are the left-hand limit and right-hand limit, and how do they relate to the overall limit?
  5. How can you determine if a function is continuous at a certain point?

Tip: When analyzing limits from a graph, always check for open and closed circles to understand where the function value is defined or undefined.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Function Values
Discontinuity

Formulas

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Theorems

Definition of a Limit
Continuity Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12