Math Problem Statement

Use the given graph of the function g(x) to find the following limits: lim x-> -2 g(x), lim x-> 2 g(x), lim x-> 3 g(x), lim x-> 0 g(x), and g(2).

Solution

To solve the given limits using the graph of the function g(x)g(x), let's analyze each part:

  1. limx2g(x)\lim\limits_{x \to -2} g(x)

    • As xx approaches 2-2 from both the left and right sides, observe the behavior of the graph near x=2x = -2.
    • From the graph, it seems that as xx approaches 2-2, the function approaches g(x)=1g(x) = 1.
    • Answer: limx2g(x)=1\lim\limits_{x \to -2} g(x) = 1
  2. limx2g(x)\lim\limits_{x \to 2} g(x)

    • Here, examine how the function behaves as xx approaches 2 from the left and right sides.
    • The graph shows a discontinuity at x=2x = 2, with the left-hand limit approaching 00 and the right-hand limit approaching 44. Since the left-hand and right-hand limits are not equal, the limit does not exist.
    • Answer: limx2g(x)\lim\limits_{x \to 2} g(x) does not exist.
  3. limx3g(x)\lim\limits_{x \to 3} g(x)

    • As xx approaches 33, check how g(x)g(x) behaves.
    • The graph indicates that as xx approaches 33 from either side, g(x)g(x) approaches 22.
    • Answer: limx3g(x)=2\lim\limits_{x \to 3} g(x) = 2
  4. limx0g(x)\lim\limits_{x \to 0} g(x)

    • Examine the graph near x=0x = 0.
    • The function appears to smoothly approach g(x)=0g(x) = 0 as xx approaches 00.
    • Answer: limx0g(x)=0\lim\limits_{x \to 0} g(x) = 0
  5. g(2)g(2)

    • Check the value of the function at x=2x = 2 directly from the graph.
    • There is a solid dot at x=2x = 2 and g(x)=3g(x) = 3, indicating the value of the function at this point.
    • Answer: g(2)=3g(2) = 3

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Relative Questions:

  1. What is the difference between a one-sided limit and a two-sided limit?
  2. How do you determine the continuity of a function at a given point?
  3. What are the conditions under which a limit does not exist?
  4. How can you identify if a function has a jump discontinuity from a graph?
  5. What is the importance of the epsilon-delta definition in understanding limits?

Tip: Always check both left-hand and right-hand limits to ensure the overall limit exists when analyzing the behavior of functions at specific points.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Continuity
Graphs of Functions

Formulas

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Theorems

Limit Theorem
Continuity Theorem
Discontinuity Analysis

Suitable Grade Level

College-level Calculus