Math Problem Statement

If f has domain [0, ∞) and has no horizontal asymptote, then lim_{x→∞} f(x) = ∞ or lim_{x→∞} f(x) = −∞.

Solution

The image presents a mathematical statement about the behavior of a function f(x)f(x) with a domain [0,)[0, \infty) and no horizontal asymptote. It concludes the following:

limxf(x)=orlimxf(x)=.\lim_{{x \to \infty}} f(x) = \infty \quad \text{or} \quad \lim_{{x \to \infty}} f(x) = -\infty.

This suggests that since the function f(x)f(x) has no horizontal asymptote, its limit as xx \to \infty must tend to either \infty or -\infty, implying that f(x)f(x) grows without bound in the positive or negative direction as xx \to \infty.

Would you like further clarification or details on any part of this?

Here are five related questions you might consider:

  1. What is the precise definition of a horizontal asymptote?
  2. Can a function have no horizontal asymptote but still have bounded behavior?
  3. How can the limit of a function at infinity be evaluated?
  4. What kind of functions typically have behavior that leads to limxf(x)=\lim_{{x \to \infty}} f(x) = \infty?
  5. Could there be any other special cases where limxf(x)\lim_{{x \to \infty}} f(x) exists, but the function lacks a horizontal asymptote?

Tip: When a function does not have a horizontal asymptote, it often means that the function's growth is unbounded, which is why the limit at infinity tends toward \infty or -\infty.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Horizontal Asymptotes
Function Behavior at Infinity

Formulas

lim_{x→∞} f(x)
Horizontal asymptote definition

Theorems

Limit at infinity
Horizontal Asymptote Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12