Math Problem Statement

Neatly sketch a graph of a function f(x) where all the following are true: lim_{x → 1^-} f(x) = ∞, lim_{x → 1^+} f(x) = -∞, lim_{x → 2^-} f(x) = -∞, lim_{x → 2^+} f(x) = -∞, lim_{x → 4} f(x) = ∞, lim_{x → ∞} f(x) = -∞, lim_{x → -∞} f(x) = 2.

Solution

The problem consists of two parts. Let's break down both parts:

Part (a):

You are asked to sketch a graph for a function f(x)f(x) that satisfies several limits. Let's analyze them one by one:

  1. limx1f(x)=\lim_{x \to 1^-} f(x) = \infty: As xx approaches 1 from the left, f(x)f(x) tends towards \infty (positive infinity).
  2. limx1+f(x)=\lim_{x \to 1^+} f(x) = -\infty: As xx approaches 1 from the right, f(x)f(x) tends towards -\infty (negative infinity).
  3. limx2f(x)=\lim_{x \to 2^-} f(x) = -\infty: As xx approaches 2 from the left, f(x)f(x) tends towards -\infty.
  4. limx2+f(x)=\lim_{x \to 2^+} f(x) = -\infty: As xx approaches 2 from the right, f(x)f(x) also tends towards -\infty. This implies a vertical asymptote at x=2x = 2 from both sides.
  5. limx4f(x)=\lim_{x \to 4} f(x) = \infty: As xx approaches 4, f(x)f(x) tends towards \infty.
  6. limxf(x)=\lim_{x \to \infty} f(x) = -\infty: As xx approaches infinity, f(x)f(x) tends towards -\infty, indicating the behavior of the function far to the right.
  7. limxf(x)=2\lim_{x \to -\infty} f(x) = 2: As xx approaches negative infinity, f(x)f(x) approaches 2, suggesting a horizontal asymptote at y=2y = 2.

Part (b):

You are asked to determine several limits based on your graph:

  • limx1f(x)\lim_{x \to 1} f(x)
  • limx2f(x)\lim_{x \to 2} f(x)
  • limx4f(x)\lim_{x \to 4^-} f(x)
  • limx4+f(x)\lim_{x \to 4^+} f(x)

These can be interpreted from the graph after sketching the behavior of the function according to the given limits.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Vertical Asymptotes
Horizontal Asymptotes
Graph Sketching

Formulas

lim_{x → a^-} f(x)
lim_{x → a^+} f(x)
Vertical Asymptote at x=a
Horizontal Asymptote as x → ±∞

Theorems

Limit Theorem for Infinity
Asymptote Behavior

Suitable Grade Level

University/College Level Calculus