Math Problem Statement

answer all of the questions below limx->-2-f(x) limx->-2+f(x) f(-2) limx->-2f(x) limx->1-f(x) limx->1+f(x) F(1) answer all

answer all of the questions below limx->-2-f(x) limx->-2+f(x) f(-2) limx->-2f(x) limx->1-f(x) limx->1+f(x) F(1) answer all

Solution

To answer the provided limit and function evaluation questions, let's carefully analyze the graph:

  1. limx2f(x)\lim_{x \to -2^-} f(x): This asks for the limit of the function as xx approaches 2-2 from the left-hand side. Looking at the graph near x=2x = -2 from the left, we see the function approaching a value of 3.

    • Answer: limx2f(x)=3\lim_{x \to -2^-} f(x) = 3.
  2. limx2+f(x)\lim_{x \to -2^+} f(x): This asks for the limit of the function as xx approaches 2-2 from the right-hand side. From the right side of x=2x = -2, the function approaches a value of 2.

    • Answer: limx2+f(x)=2\lim_{x \to -2^+} f(x) = 2.
  3. f(2)f(-2): The function value at x=2x = -2 is represented by a filled circle on the graph at the point (2,3)(-2, 3), meaning f(2)=3f(-2) = 3.

    • Answer: f(2)=3f(-2) = 3.
  4. limx2f(x)\lim_{x \to -2} f(x): Since the left-hand limit (limx2f(x)=3\lim_{x \to -2^-} f(x) = 3) and the right-hand limit (limx2+f(x)=2\lim_{x \to -2^+} f(x) = 2) are not equal, the overall limit does not exist.

    • Answer: limx2f(x)\lim_{x \to -2} f(x) does not exist.
  5. limx1f(x)\lim_{x \to 1^-} f(x): As xx approaches 1 from the left-hand side, the graph approaches a value of -4.

    • Answer: limx1f(x)=4\lim_{x \to 1^-} f(x) = -4.
  6. limx1+f(x)\lim_{x \to 1^+} f(x): As xx approaches 1 from the right-hand side, the graph approaches a value of 4.

    • Answer: limx1+f(x)=4\lim_{x \to 1^+} f(x) = 4.
  7. f(1)f(1): The value of the function at x=1x = 1 is indicated by an open circle at (4)(-4), meaning the function is not defined at x=1x = 1.

    • Answer: f(1)f(1) is undefined.

Summary of Answers:

  1. limx2f(x)=3\lim_{x \to -2^-} f(x) = 3
  2. limx2+f(x)=2\lim_{x \to -2^+} f(x) = 2
  3. f(2)=3f(-2) = 3
  4. limx2f(x)\lim_{x \to -2} f(x) does not exist
  5. limx1f(x)=4\lim_{x \to 1^-} f(x) = -4
  6. limx1+f(x)=4\lim_{x \to 1^+} f(x) = 4
  7. f(1)f(1) is undefined

Would you like any of these points explained further?


Here are 5 related questions for deeper exploration:

  1. What happens to the limit when the left and right limits are equal?
  2. How can we determine if a function is continuous at a certain point based on limits?
  3. What would be the behavior of the function if it had a filled circle at x=1x = 1?
  4. Can you have a function that is defined at x=1x = 1 but the limit at x=1x = 1 does not exist?
  5. How would you describe the overall continuity of this graph?

Tip:

A limit exists at a point only if both the left-hand and right-hand limits are equal at that point.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Piecewise Functions
Continuity

Formulas

Limit of a function as x approaches a value
Continuity criteria: lim(x -> a) f(x) = f(a)

Theorems

Left-hand limit
Right-hand limit
Existence of limits

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (Precalculus/Calculus)