Math Problem Statement

Find the limit and function value for f(x) as x approaches -1 based on the given graph.

Solution

From the graph, we need to find the value of f(1)f(-1).

Looking at the function graph, f(1)f(-1) corresponds to the value of the function at x=1x = -1. The graph shows that at x=1x = -1, the function has a point of discontinuity, with two different values approaching from the left and right.

The left-side limit as xx approaches 1-1 is 33, and the right-side limit as xx approaches 1-1 is 11, as indicated in your results for the limits. However, the function itself appears not to be defined at x=1x = -1 as the overall limit does not exist and there's a visible gap at x=1x = -1.

Therefore, f(1)f(-1) is not defined (DNE) due to this discontinuity at x=1x = -1.

Would you like to know more details or have any other questions? Here are a few follow-up topics you might consider:

  1. What causes a function to have a discontinuity?
  2. How do we calculate limits from a graph?
  3. What are the different types of discontinuities?
  4. Can a function have a limit at a point where it is not defined?
  5. How to find the equation of a piecewise function from a graph?

Tip: When checking for function values or limits from a graph, always confirm if the point is included (filled circle) or excluded (open circle) as it significantly affects the interpretation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Continuity
Discontinuity

Formulas

Limit definition
Left-hand limit
Right-hand limit

Theorems

Limit existence theorem
Discontinuity at a point theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12