Math Problem Statement

Use the graph of the function f to decide whether the value of the given quantity exists. If it does, find it. If it does not, enter DNE. (a) f(1) (b) lim(x→1) f(x) (c) f(5) (d) lim(x→5) f(x)

Solution

From the uploaded image, we are solving the problem using the graph of the function f(x)f(x). The questions involve determining specific function values and limits. Here's the breakdown:

Questions:

  1. f(1)f(1): The value of f(x)f(x) at x=1x = 1.
  2. limx1f(x)\lim_{x \to 1} f(x): The limit of f(x)f(x) as xx approaches 1.
  3. f(5)f(5): The value of f(x)f(x) at x=5x = 5.
  4. limx5f(x)\lim_{x \to 5} f(x): The limit of f(x)f(x) as xx approaches 5.

Step-by-Step Analysis:

(a) f(1)f(1):

At x=1x = 1, observe the graph. The point is clearly marked on the curve as f(1)=2f(1) = 2.

(b) limx1f(x)\lim_{x \to 1} f(x):

The left-hand limit and right-hand limit as x1x \to 1 converge at y=2y = 2. Thus, limx1f(x)=2\lim_{x \to 1} f(x) = 2.

(c) f(5)f(5):

At x=5x = 5, observe the graph. The graph is discontinuous at x=5x = 5, and the solid point indicates f(5)=4f(5) = 4.

(d) limx5f(x)\lim_{x \to 5} f(x):

The left-hand limit approaches y=2y = 2, but the right-hand limit approaches y=6y = 6. Since the left-hand limit and right-hand limit do not match, the limit does not exist (DNE).


Final Answers:

(a) f(1)=2f(1) = 2
(b) limx1f(x)=2\lim_{x \to 1} f(x) = 2
(c) f(5)=4f(5) = 4
(d) limx5f(x)=DNE\lim_{x \to 5} f(x) = \text{DNE}

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the difference between a function value and a limit at a point?
  2. How do you determine whether a limit exists from a graph?
  3. Why does a jump discontinuity affect the existence of a limit?
  4. Can a function have a defined value at a point where the limit does not exist?
  5. How do left-hand and right-hand limits contribute to the overall limit?

Tip:

Always check both the left-hand and right-hand behavior of the graph when analyzing limits to ensure accuracy.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Continuity
Functions
Graph Interpretation

Formulas

lim(x→a) f(x) = L if left-hand limit = right-hand limit
f(a) is defined if there is a solid point at x = a

Theorems

Definition of a Limit
Continuity and Discontinuity of Functions

Suitable Grade Level

High School (Calculus) or Early College