Math Problem Statement

The graph of f(x) given above. Use it to find the following one-sided and two-sided limits.

Solution

Let's analyze the graph and determine the one-sided and two-sided limits:

1. limx1f(x)\lim\limits_{x \to 1^-} f(x)

This is the limit of f(x)f(x) as xx approaches 1 from the left. As x1x \to 1^-, the value of f(x)f(x) approaches -2.

limx1f(x)=2\lim\limits_{x \to 1^-} f(x) = -2

2. limx1+f(x)\lim\limits_{x \to 1^+} f(x)

This is the limit of f(x)f(x) as xx approaches 1 from the right. As x1+x \to 1^+, the value of f(x)f(x) also approaches -2.

limx1+f(x)=2\lim\limits_{x \to 1^+} f(x) = -2

3. limx1f(x)\lim\limits_{x \to 1} f(x)

Since both the left-hand limit and right-hand limit at x=1x = 1 are equal, the two-sided limit exists and is equal to -2.

limx1f(x)=2\lim\limits_{x \to 1} f(x) = -2

4. limx2f(x)\lim\limits_{x \to 2} f(x)

At x=2x = 2, the function has a hole, meaning the function does not exist at this point. However, the value of the function from both the left and right approaches -1.

limx2f(x)=1\lim\limits_{x \to 2} f(x) = -1

5. limx3f(x)\lim\limits_{x \to 3^-} f(x)

This is the limit as xx approaches 3 from the left. As x3x \to 3^-, the value of f(x)f(x) approaches 0.

limx3f(x)=0\lim\limits_{x \to 3^-} f(x) = 0

6. limx3+f(x)\lim\limits_{x \to 3^+} f(x)

This is the limit as xx approaches 3 from the right. As x3+x \to 3^+, the value of f(x)f(x) approaches -1.

limx3+f(x)=1\lim\limits_{x \to 3^+} f(x) = -1

7. limx3f(x)\lim\limits_{x \to 3} f(x)

Since the left-hand and right-hand limits as x3x \to 3 are different (0 from the left and -1 from the right), the two-sided limit does not exist (DNE).

limx3f(x)=DNE\lim\limits_{x \to 3} f(x) = \text{DNE}

8. limx4f(x)\lim\limits_{x \to 4} f(x)

As x4x \to 4, the value of f(x)f(x) approaches -1 from both sides.

limx4f(x)=1\lim\limits_{x \to 4} f(x) = -1


Would you like further clarification on any of these limits or additional explanations?

Here are five related questions:

  1. What is the difference between one-sided and two-sided limits?
  2. Can a limit exist at a point where the function is not defined?
  3. How do we determine whether a two-sided limit exists?
  4. What is the significance of discontinuities in limit calculations?
  5. How do limits relate to the derivative of a function?

Tip: When analyzing limits graphically, always check both the left-hand and right-hand behavior at the point of interest.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
One-Sided Limits
Two-Sided Limits
Continuity

Formulas

\lim_{x \to a^-} f(x)
\lim_{x \to a^+} f(x)
\lim_{x \to a} f(x)

Theorems

Definition of a Limit
Continuity and Discontinuity at a Point

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (Calculus)