Math Problem Statement

Decide whether the limit exists. If it exists, find its value. The limit is lim(x → 0) f(x), where the graph of f(x) is given.

Solution

Let's examine the graph and determine if the limit limx0f(x)\lim_{x \to 0} f(x) exists, and if so, find its value.

Observations from the Graph:

  1. As xx approaches 0 from the left (x0x \to 0^-):

    • The function f(x)f(x) appears to approach the value 1.
  2. As xx approaches 0 from the right (x0+x \to 0^+):

    • The function f(x)f(x) also appears to approach the value 1.

Conclusion:

Since both the left-hand limit and right-hand limit as xx approaches 0 are equal and approach the same value (1), the two-sided limit exists and is equal to 1.

Thus, limx0f(x)=1.\lim_{x \to 0} f(x) = 1.

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Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What does it mean for a limit to not exist?
  2. How do you evaluate limits algebraically versus graphically?
  3. What is the formal definition of a limit (using epsilon-delta)?
  4. How do limits relate to continuity at a point?
  5. What happens when the left-hand and right-hand limits are not equal?

Tip: When both the left-hand and right-hand limits match at a point, the two-sided limit exists at that point.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Continuity

Formulas

lim(x → 0) f(x)

Theorems

Limit Existence Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or Calculus I