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:

  1. limx3f(x)\lim_{x \to 3^-} f(x)
  2. limx3+f(x)\lim_{x \to 3^+} f(x)
  3. limx3f(x)\lim_{x \to 3} f(x)
  4. f(3)f(3)

Let's break it down:

  • The limit as x3x \to 3^- asks for the value the function approaches as xx gets close to 3 from the left.
  • The limit as x3+x \to 3^+ asks for the value as xx gets close to 3 from the right.
  • The overall limit limx3f(x)\lim_{x \to 3} f(x) exists if both the left-hand and right-hand limits are equal.
  • Finally, f(3)f(3) refers to the actual value of the function at x=3x = 3.

Observations from the graph:

  • As x3x \to 3^-, it seems that f(x)f(x) approaches 22.
  • As x3+x \to 3^+, the graph of f(x)f(x) also appears to approach 22.
  • Since the left-hand and right-hand limits are the same, limx3f(x)=2\lim_{x \to 3} f(x) = 2.
  • At x=3x = 3, there is a hole in the graph, meaning f(3)f(3) is undefined.

Answers:

  1. limx3f(x)=2\lim_{x \to 3^-} f(x) = 2
  2. limx3+f(x)=2\lim_{x \to 3^+} f(x) = 2
  3. limx3f(x)=2\lim_{x \to 3} f(x) = 2
  4. f(3)f(3) is undefined (or does not exist).

Would you like more details or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the difference between a limit and the value of a function at a point?
  2. How can discontinuities affect limits and function values?
  3. Can a function have a limit at a point where it is not defined?
  4. How do you interpret infinite limits from a graph?
  5. 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)