Math Problem Statement

For the function f whose graph is given, determine the following limits: a. lim (x→2) f(x), b. lim (x→3⁺) f(x), c. lim (x→3⁻) f(x), d. lim (x→3) f(x), e. lim (x→0) f(x), f. lim (x→0⁺) f(x), g. lim (x→0⁻) f(x), h. lim (x→∞) f(x), i. lim (x→-∞) f(x).

Solution

I see that you've uploaded a graph of a function, and you're asking for help determining various limits based on it. Let me analyze the graph and solve the limits one by one.

Here are the limits you asked about:

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

From the graph, check the value of the function as xx approaches 2. The function appears to approach a value of 1 as x2x \to 2. Hence, the limit is: limx2f(x)=1\lim_{{x \to 2}} f(x) = 1

b. limx3+f(x)\lim_{{x \to 3^+}} f(x)

For this limit, we need to examine the value of f(x)f(x) as xx approaches 3 from the right. The graph shows that as xx approaches 3 from the right, the value of f(x)f(x) approaches ++\infty. So, we have: limx3+f(x)=+\lim_{{x \to 3^+}} f(x) = +\infty

c. limx3f(x)\lim_{{x \to 3^-}} f(x)

Here, we need to check the value of f(x)f(x) as xx approaches 3 from the left. The graph shows that as xx approaches 3 from the left, f(x)f(x) approaches 1. Therefore: limx3f(x)=1\lim_{{x \to 3^-}} f(x) = 1

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

Since the left-hand limit and the right-hand limit at x=3x = 3 are not equal (the right-hand limit is ++\infty, while the left-hand limit is 1), the two-sided limit does not exist. Hence: limx3f(x)=DNE (Does Not Exist)\lim_{{x \to 3}} f(x) = \text{DNE (Does Not Exist)}

e. limx0f(x)\lim_{{x \to 0}} f(x)

At x=0x = 0, the graph shows the function approaches ++\infty. Therefore: limx0f(x)=+\lim_{{x \to 0}} f(x) = +\infty

f. limx0+f(x)\lim_{{x \to 0^+}} f(x)

Looking at the graph from the right of 0, the function approaches ++\infty. Thus: limx0+f(x)=+\lim_{{x \to 0^+}} f(x) = +\infty

g. limx0f(x)\lim_{{x \to 0^-}} f(x)

From the graph, as xx approaches 0 from the left, f(x)f(x) tends towards -\infty. So: limx0f(x)=\lim_{{x \to 0^-}} f(x) = -\infty

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

As xx \to \infty, the graph shows that f(x)f(x) approaches 1. Therefore: limxf(x)=1\lim_{{x \to \infty}} f(x) = 1

i. limxf(x)\lim_{{x \to -\infty}} f(x)

As xx \to -\infty, the graph shows the function approaches 2. Hence: limxf(x)=2\lim_{{x \to -\infty}} f(x) = 2


Would you like further details on any of these steps or more explanations on limits? Feel free to ask!

Related Questions:

  1. What does it mean for a limit to not exist (DNE)?
  2. How do you handle one-sided limits when the two-sided limit does not exist?
  3. How do limits at infinity differ from finite limits?
  4. What are the conditions under which a function has an infinite limit?
  5. What do vertical asymptotes represent in terms of limits?

Tip: Always remember to check both the left-hand and right-hand limits separately when analyzing a limit at a specific point.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
One-sided Limits
Infinite Limits
Horizontal Asymptotes
Vertical Asymptotes

Formulas

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Theorems

Definition of Limit
Properties of Limits
Behavior of Functions Near Asymptotes

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12