Math Problem Statement

Use the graph of the function g(x) to state the values of the following limits: 1. \( \lim_{{x \to 2^-}} g(x) \) 2. \( \lim_{{x \to 2^+}} g(x) \) 3. \( \lim_{{x \to 2}} g(x) \) 4. \( \lim_{{x \to 5^-}} g(x) \) 5. \( \lim_{{x \to 5^+}} g(x) \) 6. \( \lim_{{x \to 5}} g(x) \).

Solution

Let's analyze the limits of the function g(x)g(x) using the graph provided. Here are the values of each limit:

  1. limx2g(x)\lim_{{x \to 2^-}} g(x):

    • As xx approaches 2 from the left, the values of g(x)g(x) approach 3.
    • So, limx2g(x)=3\lim_{{x \to 2^-}} g(x) = 3.
  2. limx2+g(x)\lim_{{x \to 2^+}} g(x):

    • As xx approaches 2 from the right, the values of g(x)g(x) approach 1.
    • So, limx2+g(x)=1\lim_{{x \to 2^+}} g(x) = 1.
  3. limx2g(x)\lim_{{x \to 2}} g(x):

    • Since the left-hand limit (33) and the right-hand limit (11) are different, the limit does not exist at x=2x = 2.
    • Therefore, limx2g(x)\lim_{{x \to 2}} g(x) does not exist.
  4. limx5g(x)\lim_{{x \to 5^-}} g(x):

    • As xx approaches 5 from the left, g(x)g(x) approaches 2.
    • So, limx5g(x)=2\lim_{{x \to 5^-}} g(x) = 2.
  5. limx5+g(x)\lim_{{x \to 5^+}} g(x):

    • As xx approaches 5 from the right, g(x)g(x) also approaches 2.
    • So, limx5+g(x)=2\lim_{{x \to 5^+}} g(x) = 2.
  6. limx5g(x)\lim_{{x \to 5}} g(x):

    • Since both the left-hand limit and right-hand limit are equal to 2, the limit exists and is equal to 2.
    • Therefore, limx5g(x)=2\lim_{{x \to 5}} g(x) = 2.

Would you like more details on any of these limits, or do you have other questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do we determine if a limit exists at a point?
  2. What is the significance of the left-hand and right-hand limits?
  3. How does a jump discontinuity affect the existence of a limit?
  4. Can a function be continuous at a point if its limit does not exist there?
  5. What are the different types of discontinuities in a graph?

Tip: To find the limit of a function graphically, always check the behavior of the function from both sides of the point of interest.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Continuity
Graphical Analysis of Functions

Formulas

\( \lim_{{x \to c}} f(x) \)
\( \lim_{{x \to c^-}} f(x) \)
\( \lim_{{x \to c^+}} f(x) \)

Theorems

Limit Theorem
Left-hand and Right-hand Limits
Existence of Limits

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12