Math Problem Statement

Do both A and B answers only no explanation needed do both left and right for both a and b

Use the graph to find the following limits and function values for each value of a. For a = 0 and a = 2, determine the left-hand limit, right-hand limit, two-sided limit, and the function value if it exists.

Solution

Let's work through the answers.

For part a (a = 0):

  1. limx0f(x)\lim_{x \to 0^-} f(x) (left-hand limit as xx approaches 0):

    • From the graph, as xx approaches 0 from the left, f(x)f(x) tends toward 2.
  2. limx0+f(x)\lim_{x \to 0^+} f(x) (right-hand limit as xx approaches 0):

    • As xx approaches 0 from the right, f(x)f(x) also tends toward 2.
  3. limx0f(x)\lim_{x \to 0} f(x) (two-sided limit as xx approaches 0):

    • Since both left and right limits are equal, the limit as xx approaches 0 is 2.
  4. f(0)f(0) (value of the function at x=0x = 0):

    • The graph shows that f(0)=2f(0) = 2.

For part b (a = 2):

  1. limx2f(x)\lim_{x \to 2^-} f(x) (left-hand limit as xx approaches 2):

    • As xx approaches 2 from the left, f(x)f(x) approaches -2.
  2. limx2+f(x)\lim_{x \to 2^+} f(x) (right-hand limit as xx approaches 2):

    • As xx approaches 2 from the right, f(x)f(x) tends toward 2.
  3. limx2f(x)\lim_{x \to 2} f(x) (two-sided limit as xx approaches 2):

    • Since the left and right limits are not equal, the two-sided limit does not exist.
  4. f(2)f(2) (value of the function at x=2x = 2):

    • The graph shows f(2)=0f(2) = 0 (solid point at x=2x = 2).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Continuity
Piecewise Functions

Formulas

lim_{x → a^-} f(x)
lim_{x → a^+} f(x)
lim_{x → a} f(x)

Theorems

Limit Existence Theorem
Continuity Conditions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12, College-level Calculus