Math Problem Statement

What are the following limits based on the graph of the function provided: 1. lim(x → 0^-) f(x), 2. lim(x → 0^+) f(x), 3. lim(x → ∞) f(x), 4. lim(x → -∞) f(x)?

Solution

The image contains a graph of a function f(x)f(x) and a set of questions requesting specific limits. Let me analyze the content of the graph and questions to provide the limits.

From the graph, I can identify that the function exhibits oscillatory behavior on the left and has an undefined behavior near x=0x = 0, potentially indicating a vertical asymptote.

Here are the questions from the image:

  1. limx0f(x)\lim_{x \to 0^-} f(x)
  2. limx0+f(x)\lim_{x \to 0^+} f(x)
  3. limxf(x)\lim_{x \to \infty} f(x)
  4. limxf(x)\lim_{x \to -\infty} f(x)

Analysis:

  1. limx0f(x)\lim_{x \to 0^-} f(x): As xx approaches 0 from the left, the function seems to decrease sharply, likely tending towards -\infty. Thus, limx0f(x)=\lim_{x \to 0^-} f(x) = -\infty.

  2. limx0+f(x)\lim_{x \to 0^+} f(x): As xx approaches 0 from the right, the function tends upwards, heading towards ++\infty. So, limx0+f(x)=\lim_{x \to 0^+} f(x) = \infty.

  3. limxf(x)\lim_{x \to \infty} f(x): As xx tends to infinity, the function appears to oscillate but overall approaches a horizontal asymptote, likely at y=0y = 0. Therefore, limxf(x)=0\lim_{x \to \infty} f(x) = 0.

  4. limxf(x)\lim_{x \to -\infty} f(x): As xx tends to negative infinity, the function shows oscillatory behavior but seems to stabilize and approach 0. Hence, limxf(x)=0\lim_{x \to -\infty} f(x) = 0.

Final Answers:

  1. limx0f(x)=\lim_{x \to 0^-} f(x) = -\infty
  2. limx0+f(x)=\lim_{x \to 0^+} f(x) = \infty
  3. limxf(x)=0\lim_{x \to \infty} f(x) = 0
  4. limxf(x)=0\lim_{x \to -\infty} f(x) = 0

Would you like further details on any of these limits or their calculations?

Relative questions:

  1. How is a vertical asymptote defined in a function's behavior?
  2. What is the difference between left-hand and right-hand limits?
  3. Can a function have oscillatory behavior but still have a defined limit at infinity?
  4. Why do some functions have infinite limits at specific points?
  5. What does it mean when a function approaches zero as xx \to \infty?

Tip:

When analyzing limits at infinity, always consider both horizontal asymptotes and any oscillatory behavior, as these factors can affect the limit.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Asymptotes
Oscillatory Behavior

Formulas

Left-hand and right-hand limits
Limits at infinity

Theorems

Limits approaching infinity
Vertical Asymptote

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate level (Calculus I)