Math Problem Statement

Find all of the limits of the following graph.

Solution

The task involves analyzing the provided graph and finding several limits of the function f(x)f(x), as well as evaluating some specific function values. Let me go through each one:

  1. limxf(x)\lim_{x \to \infty} f(x):

    • As xx approaches infinity, the function seems to approach the horizontal asymptote at y=2y = 2.
    • Answer: 22
  2. limxf(x)\lim_{x \to -\infty} f(x):

    • As xx approaches negative infinity, the function approaches a horizontal asymptote at y=4y = -4.
    • Answer: 4-4
  3. limx2f(x)\lim_{x \to -2} f(x):

    • As xx approaches 2-2 from both sides, the function value heads towards 3-3 (there is a hole at (2,3)(-2, -3)).
    • Answer: 3-3
  4. f(2)f(-2):

    • Since there is a hole at (2,3)(-2, -3), the function is not defined at x=2x = -2.
    • Answer: Undefined
  5. limx1f(x)\lim_{x \to -1^-} f(x):

    • As xx approaches 1-1 from the left, the function goes to -\infty (the vertical asymptote).
    • Answer: -\infty
  6. limx1+f(x)\lim_{x \to -1^+} f(x):

    • As xx approaches 1-1 from the right, the function goes to \infty.
    • Answer: \infty
  7. limx1f(x)\lim_{x \to -1} f(x):

    • Since the left-hand and right-hand limits do not match (one goes to -\infty and the other goes to \infty), the limit does not exist.
    • Answer: DNE (Does Not Exist)
  8. f(1)f(-1):

    • At x=1x = -1, there is a vertical asymptote, so the function is not defined.
    • Answer: Undefined
  9. limx0f(x)\lim_{x \to 0^-} f(x):

    • As xx approaches 00 from the left, the function approaches 00.
    • Answer: 00
  10. limx0+f(x)\lim_{x \to 0^+} f(x):

    • As xx approaches 00 from the right, the function also approaches 00.
    • Answer: 00
  11. limx0f(x)\lim_{x \to 0} f(x):

    • Since both the left-hand and right-hand limits are equal to 00, the overall limit exists and equals 00.
    • Answer: 00
  12. f(0)f(0):

    • From the graph, f(0)=0f(0) = 0.
    • Answer: 00
  13. limx2f(x)\lim_{x \to 2^-} f(x):

    • As xx approaches 22 from the left, the function approaches 22.
    • Answer: 22
  14. limx2+f(x)\lim_{x \to 2^+} f(x):

    • As xx approaches 22 from the right, the function approaches 44.
    • Answer: 44
  15. limx2f(x)\lim_{x \to 2} f(x):

    • Since the left-hand and right-hand limits are different (22 and 44), the overall limit does not exist.
    • Answer: DNE (Does Not Exist)
  16. f(2)f(2):

    • From the graph, f(2)=4f(2) = 4.
    • Answer: 44

Would you like further clarification on any of the limits or more details?

Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. What is the formal definition of a limit, and how does it apply to discontinuous functions?
  2. How do vertical asymptotes affect the limits of a function?
  3. What is the difference between left-hand and right-hand limits?
  4. Why does a function's limit not exist at points with differing left-hand and right-hand limits?
  5. How do you identify the value of a limit graphically?

Tip: Always check if the function is defined at a specific point, as this can differ from the limit approaching that point.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Asymptotes
Discontinuity

Formulas

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Theorems

Limit laws
Asymptote behavior
Continuity and discontinuity at a point

Suitable Grade Level

High School (Calculus)