Math Problem Statement

The problem is related to analyzing limits and behavior of a function based on its graph. The user needs to determine specific limits as x approaches certain values, identify intervals of increase and decrease, and describe the function's behavior near asymptotes.

Solution

I see that you've uploaded an image containing several questions based on a graph. Let me extract the details and work through the parts one by one.

Part 1:

The question is asking about the limit of f(x)f(x) as xx approaches 1-1 from the left-hand side (denoted as x1x \to -1^-).

From the graph, as xx approaches 1-1 from the left, the function f(x)f(x) decreases without bound. Hence: limx1f(x)=\lim_{x \to -1^-} f(x) = -\infty

Part 2:

This part is asking about the limit as x1+x \to -1^+ (approaching from the right side).

From the graph, as xx approaches 1-1 from the right, the function increases without bound. Therefore: limx1+f(x)=\lim_{x \to -1^+} f(x) = \infty

Part 3:

Here, it asks for the limit of f(x)f(x) as xx approaches infinity, limxf(x)\lim_{x \to \infty} f(x).

From the graph, as xx goes to infinity, it looks like f(x)f(x) approaches the horizontal asymptote at y=0y = 0. So: limxf(x)=0\lim_{x \to \infty} f(x) = 0

Part 4:

This part asks for the limit as xx \to -\infty.

From the graph, as xx goes to negative infinity, f(x)f(x) again approaches the horizontal asymptote at y=0y = 0. Thus: limxf(x)=0\lim_{x \to -\infty} f(x) = 0

Part 5:

This part asks if the graph is increasing over at least one interval and if it is decreasing over at least one interval.

From the graph:

  • The function is increasing on the interval (1,)(-1, \infty).
  • The function is decreasing on the interval (,1)(-\infty, -1).

So the answer to both questions is True.

Part 6:

This part asks for the interval over which the graph is increasing. From the graph, the function is increasing for: (1,)(-1, \infty)


Would you like a further breakdown of any specific part or the next steps?

Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. What happens to f(x)f(x) as x0+x \to 0^+?
  2. Identify the vertical asymptote(s) for the graph.
  3. What would be the domain of the function f(x)f(x)?
  4. Does the function ever cross the horizontal asymptote? Why or why not?
  5. What is the range of the function based on the graph?

Tip:

When analyzing graphs for limits, always carefully examine behavior near key points (like where asymptotes occur) and at extreme values (as xx \to \infty or xx \to -\infty).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Asymptotes
Graph Analysis

Formulas

Limit as x approaches a constant: lim_{x → a} f(x)
Limit as x approaches infinity: lim_{x → ∞} f(x)
Behavior of functions near vertical and horizontal asymptotes

Theorems

Limit Theorem
Concept of Horizontal and Vertical Asymptotes
Monotonicity Theorem for increasing/decreasing behavior

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 11-12 or Calculus 1