Math Problem Statement

f(x)=(x-3)/(|x-3|) when x doesn't equal 3, 3 when x equals 3, which of the following statements are true? A. limit as x approaches 3 from the right f(x)=1 B. Limit as x approaches 3 from the left f(x)=-1 3. Limit as x approaches 3 f(x)=3

Solution

Let's evaluate each statement based on the function provided:

Given function:

f(x)=x3x3, for x3,f(x) = \frac{x-3}{|x-3|}, \text{ for } x \neq 3, f(3)=3.f(3) = 3.

1. Evaluating limx3+f(x)\lim_{x \to 3^+} f(x):

  • For x>3x > 3, x3>0x - 3 > 0, so x3=x3|x - 3| = x - 3.
  • Therefore, when x>3x > 3, f(x)=x3x3=1.f(x) = \frac{x - 3}{x - 3} = 1.
  • Hence, limx3+f(x)=1\lim_{x \to 3^+} f(x) = 1.

2. Evaluating limx3f(x)\lim_{x \to 3^-} f(x):

  • For x<3x < 3, x3<0x - 3 < 0, so x3=(x3)|x - 3| = -(x - 3).
  • Therefore, when x<3x < 3, f(x)=x3(x3)=1.f(x) = \frac{x - 3}{-(x - 3)} = -1.
  • Hence, limx3f(x)=1\lim_{x \to 3^-} f(x) = -1.

3. Evaluating limx3f(x)\lim_{x \to 3} f(x):

  • Since the left-hand limit is 1-1 and the right-hand limit is 11, the overall limit as x3x \to 3 does not exist.
  • Thus, limx3f(x)3\lim_{x \to 3} f(x) \neq 3 and in fact, doesn't exist at all.

Conclusion:

  • Statement A (Limit as x approaches 3 from the right f(x)=1f(x) = 1) is true.
  • Statement B (Limit as x approaches 3 from the left f(x)=1f(x) = -1) is true.
  • Statement C (Limit as x approaches 3 f(x)=3f(x) = 3) is false.

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Here are 5 related questions you might find useful:

  1. What is the definition of a one-sided limit?
  2. How do we check if a function is continuous at a point?
  3. How do absolute value functions affect limits?
  4. What are the conditions for a limit to exist at a point?
  5. Can a limit exist if the left-hand and right-hand limits are different?

Tip: Always check the left-hand and right-hand limits separately when dealing with absolute value functions or piecewise functions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Piecewise Functions
Absolute Value Functions

Formulas

f(x) = (x-3)/(|x-3|) for x ≠ 3

Theorems

Definition of One-Sided Limits
Limit Existence Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (Pre-Calculus or Calculus)