Math Problem Statement

Sketch the graph of an example of a function f that satisfies all of the given conditions. f(0) = 0,
lim x→2− (f(x)) = ∞,
lim x→2+ (f(x)) = −∞,
lim x→−∞ (f(x)) = −4,
lim x→∞ (f(x)) = −4

Solution

To sketch a graph of a function f(x)f(x) that satisfies the given conditions, let's break down each condition and what it implies for the behavior of the function:

  1. f(0)=0f(0) = 0: The function passes through the origin at the point (0,0)(0, 0).

  2. limx2f(x)=\lim_{x \to 2^-} f(x) = \infty: As xx approaches 2 from the left, the function approaches positive infinity. This indicates a vertical asymptote at x=2x = 2, with the graph increasing without bound on the left side of x=2x = 2.

  3. limx2+f(x)=\lim_{x \to 2^+} f(x) = -\infty: As xx approaches 2 from the right, the function approaches negative infinity. This reinforces the vertical asymptote at x=2x = 2, with the graph decreasing without bound on the right side of x=2x = 2.

  4. limxf(x)=4\lim_{x \to -\infty} f(x) = -4: As xx approaches negative infinity, the function levels off and approaches y=4y = -4, indicating a horizontal asymptote at y=4y = -4 on the left side.

  5. limxf(x)=4\lim_{x \to \infty} f(x) = -4: As xx approaches positive infinity, the function levels off and approaches y=4y = -4, indicating a horizontal asymptote at y=4y = -4 on the right side.

Key Features of the Graph:

  • The graph will cross the origin at (0,0)(0, 0).
  • It has a vertical asymptote at x=2x = 2, with the function shooting up to infinity from the left side and down to negative infinity from the right side.
  • There is a horizontal asymptote at y=4y = -4 for both xx \to -\infty and xx \to \infty, so the graph will level off at y=4y = -4 far to the left and right.

Visual Description of the Graph:

  • As xx \to -\infty, the function will start near y=4y = -4, slowly approaching y=4y = -4 as a horizontal asymptote.
  • As xx increases from negative values, the function will rise from y=4y = -4, pass through the origin at (0,0)(0, 0), and increase toward positive infinity as x2x \to 2^- (left of x=2x = 2).
  • After crossing the vertical asymptote at x=2x = 2, the function will decrease sharply to negative infinity as x2+x \to 2^+ (right of x=2x = 2).
  • After the sharp decrease at x=2x = 2, the function will begin leveling off again as xx \to \infty, approaching y=4y = -4 as a horizontal asymptote.

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Here are some related questions for you:

  1. How does the vertical asymptote at x=2x = 2 affect the overall behavior of the function?
  2. What happens to the function as xx \to -\infty and xx \to \infty?
  3. Can a function have more than one horizontal asymptote? Why or why not?
  4. How would the graph change if one of the limits at x=x = \infty or x=x = -\infty was different?
  5. What types of functions exhibit both vertical and horizontal asymptotes?

Tip: Always check the behavior of the function around asymptotes and intercepts to better understand the graph’s structure!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Limits
Asymptotes
Continuity

Formulas

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Theorems

Limit Theorem
Asymptote Behavior

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus