Math Problem Statement

The graph shows the function g(x). Which of the following statements are true? I. lim g(x) as x approaches 2 from the left equals lim g(x) as x approaches 2 from the right. II. lim g(x) as x approaches 6 does not exist. III. lim g(x) as x approaches 2 equals g(2).

Solution

Let's analyze the graph and the given statements one by one.

Statement I:

limx2g(x)=limx2+g(x)\lim_{{x \to 2^-}} g(x) = \lim_{{x \to 2^+}} g(x)

From the graph, as x2x \to 2^- (approaching from the left) and x2+x \to 2^+ (approaching from the right), both limits approach 1. Therefore, the left-hand and right-hand limits are equal: limx2g(x)=1\lim_{{x \to 2}} g(x) = 1 Thus, Statement I is true.

Statement II:

limx6g(x) does not exist\lim_{{x \to 6}} g(x) \text{ does not exist}

From the graph, as x6x \to 6^- (from the left), g(x)2g(x) \to 2, and as x6+x \to 6^+ (from the right), g(x)2g(x) \to -2. Since the left-hand and right-hand limits are not equal, the limit does not exist. Therefore, Statement II is true.

Statement III:

limx2g(x)=g(2)\lim_{{x \to 2}} g(x) = g(2)

From the graph, we see:

  • g(2)=3g(2) = 3
  • limx2g(x)=1\lim_{{x \to 2}} g(x) = 1 (as calculated from Statement I).

Since the limit as x2x \to 2 is not equal to g(2)g(2), Statement III is false.

Conclusion:

The true statements are I and II. Therefore, the correct answer is (C) II and III only.


Would you like more details or further explanations? Here are some additional related questions:

  1. What does it mean for a limit to exist at a point?
  2. How can you visually determine if a function is continuous at a point?
  3. What is the significance of a jump discontinuity?
  4. How do left-hand and right-hand limits work in piecewise functions?
  5. Can a function have a limit at a point where it is not defined?

Tip: Always check both the left-hand and right-hand limits at a given point to ensure whether the overall limit exists.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Continuity
Left-hand and Right-hand Limits
Graph Analysis

Formulas

lim_{x -> a^-} f(x) = lim_{x -> a^+} f(x)
lim_{x -> a} f(x) = f(a)

Theorems

Existence of Limits
Limit Theorem
Discontinuity

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 11-12 (Pre-Calculus/Calculus)