Math Problem Statement
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Answer all of the questions below about the function f(x) graphed below when x = 3.
Solution
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We are asked to find:
Let's break it down:
- The limit as asks for the value the function approaches as gets close to 3 from the left.
- The limit as asks for the value as gets close to 3 from the right.
- The overall limit exists if both the left-hand and right-hand limits are equal.
- Finally, refers to the actual value of the function at .
Observations from the graph:
- As , it seems that approaches .
- As , the graph of also appears to approach .
- Since the left-hand and right-hand limits are the same, .
- At , there is a hole in the graph, meaning is undefined.
Answers:
- is undefined (or does not exist).
Would you like more details or have any other questions?
Here are 5 related questions:
- What is the difference between a limit and the value of a function at a point?
- How can discontinuities affect limits and function values?
- Can a function have a limit at a point where it is not defined?
- How do you interpret infinite limits from a graph?
- What are jump discontinuities, and how are they related to limits?
Tip: When limits from the left and right at a point are different, the overall limit does not exist at that point.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Limits
Continuity
Discontinuity in Functions
Formulas
lim(x -> 3^-) f(x)
lim(x -> 3^+) f(x)
lim(x -> 3) f(x)
f(3)
Theorems
The limit from the left (lim x -> c^-) and the limit from the right (lim x -> c^+) must be equal for the overall limit (lim x -> c) to exist.
A function’s value at a point (f(c)) may be undefined, even if the limit exists.
Suitable Grade Level
Grade 11-12 (Calculus or Pre-Calculus)