Math Problem Statement

Sketch a graph of a function f that satisfies the following conditions, and sketch a graph of a function g that satisfies another set of conditions (see attached image).

Solution

Let's break down the two problems one by one and outline how to sketch the graphs for both functions ff and gg based on the given conditions.

Problem 4: Sketch a graph of a function ff that satisfies the following conditions:

  • Condition a: f(2)=5f(-2) = 5

    • The function passes through the point (2,5)(-2, 5).
  • Condition b: limx2f(x)=1\lim_{x \to -2} f(x) = 1

    • As xx approaches 2-2, the function approaches a value of 1. There could be a discontinuity at x=2x = -2, implying the function jumps from 55 to 11.
  • Condition c: limx4f(x)=3\lim_{x \to 4^-} f(x) = 3

    • As xx approaches 44 from the left, the function approaches a value of 3.
  • Condition d: ff is increasing on x<2x < -2

    • The function increases for all values less than 2-2.
  • Condition e: limx4f(x)<limx4+f(x)\lim_{x \to 4^-} f(x) < \lim_{x \to 4^+} f(x)

    • This indicates a jump at x=4x = 4, where the value to the left of 44 (which is 33) is less than the value to the right of 44. So, the function jumps upward at x=4x = 4.

Problem 5: Sketch a graph of a function gg that satisfies the following conditions:

  • Condition a: g(1)=3g(1) = 3

    • The function passes through the point (1,3)(1, 3).
  • Condition b: limx1g(x)=2\lim_{x \to 1} g(x) = -2

    • As xx approaches 11, the function approaches 2-2, implying there could be a jump discontinuity.
  • Condition c: limx3+g(x)=5\lim_{x \to -3^+} g(x) = 5

    • As xx approaches 3-3 from the right, the function approaches a value of 5.
  • Condition d: gg is increasing only on 5<x<3-5 < x < -3 and x>1x > 1

    • The function is increasing between 5-5 and 3-3, and again for x>1x > 1.
  • Condition e: limx3g(x)>limx3+g(x)\lim_{x \to -3^-} g(x) > \lim_{x \to -3^+} g(x)

    • This indicates a jump discontinuity at x=3x = -3, where the limit from the left is greater than the limit from the right, so the function jumps downward at x=3x = -3.

Graph Interpretation:

For both problems, sketching the graphs would involve:

  1. Marking important points: For example, in Problem 4, (2,5)(-2, 5) for ff and in Problem 5, (1,3)(1, 3) for gg.
  2. Handling limits: Adding jumps or discontinuities where limits don’t match the function’s value or where left and right limits differ (as in x=2x = -2 for Problem 4 and x=3x = -3 for Problem 5).
  3. Indicating monotonicity: Showing the increasing behavior where indicated in the conditions.

Would you like me to plot these graphs for better clarity?

Relative Questions:

  1. What is a jump discontinuity in a function, and how does it affect the graph?
  2. How do limits from the left and right sides influence the shape of a function at a given point?
  3. What are the conditions for a function to be increasing or decreasing over an interval?
  4. How can we differentiate between continuous and discontinuous functions?
  5. What role does the behavior of a function around a point (like limits) play in calculus?

Tip: When sketching functions with discontinuities, it's important to differentiate between the function's value at a point and the behavior as you approach that point from either side.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Continuity
Discontinuities
Increasing/Decreasing functions

Formulas

Limiting behavior of functions
Behavior at specific points

Theorems

Limit Theorems
Intermediate Value Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or Early College