Math Problem Statement

Determine the values of limits from a graph of f(x), focusing on x = 3, x = -1, and x = 4.

Solution

Let's analyze the graph of the function f(x)f(x) and evaluate the limits based on the information given in the image.

Step-by-step Analysis

1. limx3f(x)\lim_{x \to 3^-} f(x)

As xx approaches 3 from the left:

  • The value of f(x)f(x) is approaching 2.

2. limx3+f(x)\lim_{x \to 3^+} f(x)

As xx approaches 3 from the right:

  • The value of f(x)f(x) is approaching 3.

Since the left-hand and right-hand limits are not equal, the overall limit at x=3x = 3 does not exist.

3. limx1f(x)\lim_{x \to -1^-} f(x)

As xx approaches 1-1 from the left:

  • The value of f(x)f(x) is approaching 0.

4. limx1+f(x)\lim_{x \to -1^+} f(x)

As xx approaches 1-1 from the right:

  • The value of f(x)f(x) is approaching 1.

Since the left-hand and right-hand limits are not equal, the overall limit at x=1x = -1 does not exist.

5. limx4f(x)\lim_{x \to 4} f(x)

As x4x \to 4, there is a jump in the graph:

  • From the left, f(x)3f(x) \to 3.
  • From the right, f(x)1f(x) \to 1.

Since the left-hand and right-hand limits do not match, the limit does not exist.

Answer Summary

&\lim_{x \to 3^-} f(x) = 2, \\ &\lim_{x \to 3^+} f(x) = 3, \\ &\lim_{x \to 3} f(x) = \text{DNE}, \\ &\lim_{x \to -1^-} f(x) = 0, \\ &\lim_{x \to -1^+} f(x) = 1, \\ &\lim_{x \to -1} f(x) = \text{DNE}, \\ &\lim_{x \to 4} f(x) = \text{DNE}. \end{aligned}$$ Would you like me to provide further details or answer any specific questions? ### 5 Related Questions 1. What is a one-sided limit and how does it differ from a two-sided limit? 2. How do you determine if a limit exists at a given point? 3. What happens when the left-hand and right-hand limits do not match at a point? 4. How can discontinuities like jumps affect the existence of limits? 5. Why is it important to analyze limits from both sides for piecewise or step functions? ### Tip Always check both left-hand and right-hand limits when dealing with graphs, as this helps identify points of discontinuity where a limit may not exist.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Continuity
One-sided limits
Discontinuity

Formulas

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Theorems

Limit Theorem
Continuity Theorem
Jump Discontinuity

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or College Calculus 1