Math Problem Statement

Let g(x) = (x^2 + x - 30) / |x - 5|. (a) Find the following limits: (i) lim (x→5+) g(x), (ii) lim (x→5-) g(x), (b) Does lim g(x) (x→5) exist?

Solution

The image contains a mathematical problem where the function g(x)=x2+x30x5g(x) = \frac{x^2 + x - 30}{|x - 5|} is given, and the task is to evaluate limits and determine whether the derivative of the function exists at certain points. Here's how we can approach it:

Problem (a):

Evaluate the following limits:

  1. limx5+g(x)\lim_{x \to 5^+} g(x)
  2. limx5g(x)\lim_{x \to 5^-} g(x)

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Factor the numerator: x2+x30=(x5)(x+6)x^2 + x - 30 = (x - 5)(x + 6) Thus, the function becomes: g(x)=(x5)(x+6)x5g(x) = \frac{(x - 5)(x + 6)}{|x - 5|}

  2. Simplify the function based on the sign of x5x - 5:

    • For x>5x > 5, x5=x5|x - 5| = x - 5, so: g(x)=(x5)(x+6)x5=x+6g(x) = \frac{(x - 5)(x + 6)}{x - 5} = x + 6
    • For x<5x < 5, x5=(x5)|x - 5| = -(x - 5), so: g(x)=(x5)(x+6)(x5)=(x+6)g(x) = \frac{(x - 5)(x + 6)}{-(x - 5)} = -(x + 6)
  3. Evaluate the limits:

    • As x5+x \to 5^+, g(x)=x+6g(x) = x + 6, so: limx5+g(x)=5+6=11\lim_{x \to 5^+} g(x) = 5 + 6 = 11
    • As x5x \to 5^-, g(x)=(x+6)g(x) = -(x + 6), so: limx5g(x)=(5+6)=11\lim_{x \to 5^-} g(x) = -(5 + 6) = -11

Conclusion for Part (a):

  • limx5+g(x)=11\lim_{x \to 5^+} g(x) = 11
  • limx5g(x)=11\lim_{x \to 5^-} g(x) = -11

Problem (b):

Does limx5g(x)\lim_{x \to 5} g(x) exist?

Since the left-hand and right-hand limits are not equal (111111 \neq -11), the two-sided limit does not exist at x=5x = 5.

Would you like further details on these steps or additional questions? Here are some related questions to deepen understanding:

  1. What is the definition of a one-sided limit?
  2. Why does the behavior of the absolute value function change depending on whether x>5x > 5 or x<5x < 5?
  3. How do you determine if a limit exists at a given point?
  4. What is the difference between a continuous function and a discontinuous one?
  5. How can factoring help in simplifying limit problems?

Tip: When solving limit problems involving absolute values, always consider splitting the function based on different intervals of xx where the absolute value expression changes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Absolute Value Function
Factoring

Formulas

g(x) = (x^2 + x - 30) / |x - 5|
Factoring: x^2 + x - 30 = (x - 5)(x + 6)

Theorems

Limit Definition
One-Sided Limit Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12