Math Problem Statement

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Find lim (g(x) - h(x)) as x approaches 0, based on the graphs provided.

Solution

To find the limit limx0(g(x)h(x))\lim_{x \to 0} (g(x) - h(x)), let's analyze both functions g(x)g(x) and h(x)h(x) as xx approaches 0.

Step 1: Evaluate g(x)g(x) as x0x \to 0

From the graph of g(x)g(x), we observe that as xx approaches 0 from both the left and the right:

  • g(x)g(x) approaches 1 from both sides.

Thus, limx0g(x)=1\lim_{x \to 0} g(x) = 1.

Step 2: Evaluate h(x)h(x) as x0x \to 0

From the graph of h(x)h(x), we observe that as xx approaches 0 from both the left and the right:

  • h(x)h(x) approaches 1 from both sides.

Thus, limx0h(x)=1\lim_{x \to 0} h(x) = 1.

Step 3: Compute limx0(g(x)h(x))\lim_{x \to 0} (g(x) - h(x))

Now, subtract the limits we calculated: limx0(g(x)h(x))=limx0g(x)limx0h(x)=11=0\lim_{x \to 0} (g(x) - h(x)) = \lim_{x \to 0} g(x) - \lim_{x \to 0} h(x) = 1 - 1 = 0

Conclusion:

The limit is 0, so the correct answer is B. 0.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions you might find helpful:

  1. What happens if one of the functions is discontinuous at x=0x = 0?
  2. How do you approach limits when graphs have vertical asymptotes?
  3. What is the formal definition of a limit from the left and the right?
  4. How do piecewise functions affect the computation of limits?
  5. What happens to the limit if g(x)g(x) or h(x)h(x) is undefined at x=0x = 0?

Tip: When analyzing limits graphically, always check the behavior from both sides of the point of interest!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Functions
Graph Analysis

Formulas

lim_{x \to c} (f(x) - g(x)) = lim_{x \to c} f(x) - lim_{x \to c} g(x)

Theorems

Limit properties
Continuity and behavior at a point

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12