Math Problem Statement

Analyze the function f(x) at x = 2 and determine whether f(2) is defined, whether the limit exists, and if the function is continuous at x = 2.

Solution

Let's analyze the graph of the function f(x)f(x) at x=2x = 2 and address each of the given statements.

  1. f(2)f(2) is defined.

    • Looking at the graph, at x=2x = 2, there is a hollow circle (indicating the function is not defined there), but there is a solid dot at x=2x = 2 corresponding to f(2)=1f(2) = 1. Therefore, f(2)f(2) is defined as 1.
  2. limx2f(x)\lim_{x \to 2} f(x) exists.

    • To check if the limit exists at x=2x = 2, we need to check the left-hand and right-hand limits.
    • As x2x \to 2^- (from the left), f(x)f(x) approaches 0.
    • As x2+x \to 2^+ (from the right), f(x)f(x) also approaches 0.
    • Since both limits are the same, the limit exists and equals 0.
  3. limx2f(x)=f(2)\lim_{x \to 2} f(x) = f(2).

    • From the previous points, we know limx2f(x)=0\lim_{x \to 2} f(x) = 0 and f(2)=1f(2) = 1. Since these two values are not equal, this statement is false.
  4. The function is continuous at x=2x = 2.

    • For a function to be continuous at x=2x = 2, three conditions must hold:
      1. f(2)f(2) is defined (this is true; f(2)=1f(2) = 1).
      2. limx2f(x)\lim_{x \to 2} f(x) exists (this is true; the limit is 0).
      3. limx2f(x)=f(2)\lim_{x \to 2} f(x) = f(2) (this is false because the limit is 0 and f(2)=1f(2) = 1).
    • Therefore, the function is not continuous at x=2x = 2.
  5. The function is not continuous at x=2x = 2.

    • Since the function fails the condition limx2f(x)=f(2)\lim_{x \to 2} f(x) = f(2), the function is indeed not continuous at x=2x = 2.

Conclusion:

The correct statements are:

  • f(2)f(2) is defined.
  • limx2f(x)\lim_{x \to 2} f(x) exists.
  • The function is not continuous at x=2x = 2.

Would you like any more details on these answers?

Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. What are the conditions for a function to be continuous at a point?
  2. What is the difference between one-sided and two-sided limits?
  3. How can you tell if a function is discontinuous at a point?
  4. Can a function have a limit at a point but not be continuous at that point?
  5. What happens to the graph of a function if the limit at a point does not exist?

Tip: Always check the one-sided limits when determining whether a limit exists at a point.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Continuity of Functions
Definition of Functions

Formulas

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Theorems

Limit definition
Continuity definition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12