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 that satisfies the given conditions, let's break down each condition and what it implies for the behavior of the function:
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: The function passes through the origin at the point .
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: As approaches 2 from the left, the function approaches positive infinity. This indicates a vertical asymptote at , with the graph increasing without bound on the left side of .
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: As approaches 2 from the right, the function approaches negative infinity. This reinforces the vertical asymptote at , with the graph decreasing without bound on the right side of .
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: As approaches negative infinity, the function levels off and approaches , indicating a horizontal asymptote at on the left side.
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: As approaches positive infinity, the function levels off and approaches , indicating a horizontal asymptote at on the right side.
Key Features of the Graph:
- The graph will cross the origin at .
- It has a vertical asymptote at , 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 for both and , so the graph will level off at far to the left and right.
Visual Description of the Graph:
- As , the function will start near , slowly approaching as a horizontal asymptote.
- As increases from negative values, the function will rise from , pass through the origin at , and increase toward positive infinity as (left of ).
- After crossing the vertical asymptote at , the function will decrease sharply to negative infinity as (right of ).
- After the sharp decrease at , the function will begin leveling off again as , approaching as a horizontal asymptote.
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Here are some related questions for you:
- How does the vertical asymptote at affect the overall behavior of the function?
- What happens to the function as and ?
- Can a function have more than one horizontal asymptote? Why or why not?
- How would the graph change if one of the limits at or was different?
- 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
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