Math Problem Statement
Solution
The given function is , and the question asks which statements about this function are correct.
Let's analyze each statement one by one:
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: So, the value of does not exist.
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Limits as :
The behavior of the function around needs to be checked by approaching from the left and right:
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For (approaching 2 from the right):
- When , , so the function becomes: As , the denominator approaches 0 from the negative side, and the numerator approaches 0 from the positive side. Therefore:
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For (approaching 2 from the left):
- When , , so the function becomes: As , the denominator approaches 0 from the positive side, and the numerator approaches 0 from the positive side. Therefore:
Since the one-sided limits do not match, the two-sided limit does not exist.
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Other limits and values:
- : As , the numerator approaches 4 and the denominator approaches 2, so:
Correct Answers:
- (a) does not exist.
- (d) does not exist.
- (g) exists (this statement is false).
- (h) .
Would you like more details or explanations about any part of the solution?
Here are 5 follow-up questions to deepen understanding:
- Why does result in an undefined form ?
- How does the behavior of change when from the left and right?
- What is the significance of checking one-sided limits in this problem?
- Why does but ?
- How can we verify limits analytically using the piecewise nature of absolute values?
Tip: Always evaluate one-sided limits separately when there is an absolute value function involved, as the function might behave differently on either side of a given point.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Limits
Continuity
Piecewise Functions
Absolute Value Functions
Formulas
Limit formula for approaching values from left and right
Behavior of absolute value functions
Theorems
Limit definition
One-sided limits
Continuity at a point
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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