Math Problem Statement
The graph of f is given. Use the graph fo compute the quantifies asked for. ( if an answer does not exist, enter DNE)
The xy-coordinate plane is given. • The curve with two parts enters the window in the second quadrant just above the x-axis, goes up and right getting more steep, passes through the point (-4, 4), exits the window in the second quadrant nearly vertically to the left of the y-axis, reenters in the first quadrant nearly vertically to the right of the y-axis, goes down and right getting less steep, crosses the x-axis at the open point (4, 0), and exits the window in the fourth quadrant nearly horizontally above y = -4. • There is a closed point at the origin. • There is a closed point at (4, 4)
(a) Lim f(x) x-> 0^-
(b) Lim f(x) x-> 4^+
(c) Lim f(x) x -> 0
(d) Lim f(x) x-> 4
(e) f(0)
(f) f(4)
Solution
Given the description of the graph, let's compute the requested limits and function values.
(a)
This limit represents the behavior of the function as approaches 0 from the left. According to the description, the curve in the second quadrant goes up and right steeply and exits the window to the left of the y-axis, re-entering the first quadrant near the origin. There is a closed point at the origin.
Since the graph approaches the origin from the left (from negative values of ), and there is a closed point at (0, 0), we conclude that:
(b)
This limit represents the behavior of the function as approaches 4 from the right. The graph crosses the x-axis at with an open point, but there is no further description of the function for values of .
From the description, as approaches 4 from the right, it approaches an open point at , meaning the limit does exist and equals:
(c)
This limit considers the behavior of the function as approaches 0 from both sides. From part (a), the left-hand limit is 0. Since the right-hand limit (from the right of ) approaches the closed point at , both sides give the same value.
Thus, the two-sided limit is:
(d)
This limit considers the behavior of the function as approaches 4 from both sides. From part (b), the limit from the right-hand side is 0. From the left-hand side, the curve passes through the point , indicating the left-hand limit is 4.
Since the left-hand and right-hand limits do not match, the two-sided limit does not exist:
(e)
From the description, there is a closed point at the origin , meaning the function value at is:
(f)
There is a closed point at , indicating that the function value at is:
Summary of Results:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Would you like more details on these computations? Here are 5 related questions to expand this topic:
- How do one-sided limits differ from two-sided limits?
- What are the conditions for a limit to exist at a given point?
- How do open and closed points on a graph affect the function's value?
- How can discontinuities like jumps and holes be identified using limits?
- What role do limits play in understanding the continuity of a function?
Tip: When evaluating limits graphically, always check the behavior of the function from both the left and right to identify possible discontinuities or mismatches.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Limits
Continuity
Graphical Analysis
Formulas
Limit definitions for one-sided and two-sided limits
Theorems
Limit existence theorem
Continuity and discontinuity conditions
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12