Math Problem Statement
For the function g whose graph is given, state the following. (If the answer is positive infinite, type "I"; if negative infinite, type "N"; and if it does not exist, type "D".)
\begin{array}{lll} (a) \displaystyle\lim_{x \to \infty}g(x)& (b) \displaystyle\lim_{x \to -\infty}g(x)& (c) \displaystyle\lim_{x \to 3}g(x)\ (d) \displaystyle\lim_{x \to 0}g(x)& (e) \displaystyle\lim_{x \to -2^+}g(x) \end{array} (f) The equations of the asymptotes (in increasing order).
(a) (b) (c)
(d) (e)
(f) x=
, x=
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and y=\
Solution
Let's analyze the graph and solve each part of the question based on the provided function .
(a)
As approaches infinity, the graph appears to level off at a specific value, meaning there is a horizontal asymptote. From the graph, it seems that approaches 0 as .
Answer:
(b)
As approaches negative infinity, the graph moves downward and appears to tend toward negative infinity.
Answer: (negative infinity)
(c)
As approaches 3, the graph shows a sharp discontinuity, meaning the limit likely does not exist.
Answer: (does not exist)
(d)
As approaches 0, the graph smoothly crosses the origin. The value of at 0 seems to be 0.
Answer:
(e)
As approaches from the right, the graph seems to tend toward 0.
Answer:
(f) The equations of the asymptotes
The graph shows two types of asymptotes:
- A vertical asymptote occurs around due to the discontinuity.
- A horizontal asymptote at as .
Answer:
- Vertical asymptote:
- Horizontal asymptote:
Final Answers:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
- (vertical asymptote)
- (horizontal asymptote)
Do you want any further clarification on this? Here are five related questions you might be interested in:
- How do you determine the limit of a function from its graph?
- What is the difference between a horizontal and a vertical asymptote?
- How can you find limits approaching discontinuities?
- Can a function have more than one horizontal asymptote?
- What happens when a function approaches infinity on both ends?
Tip: When analyzing graphs, always check for patterns like asymptotes and discontinuities. This will help in determining limits.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Limits
Asymptotes
Continuity
Formulas
lim(x → ∞)g(x)
lim(x → -∞)g(x)
Vertical Asymptotes
Horizontal Asymptotes
Theorems
Limit definition for continuity
Asymptote identification
Suitable Grade Level
College Calculus or Advanced High School Math