Math Problem Statement

Given the graph of f(x) above, find the following limits: (a) \( \lim_{x \to \infty} f(x) \) (b) \( \lim_{x \to -\infty} f(x) \)

Solution

The image contains a graph of f(x)f(x) and asks for the evaluation of two limits based on the graph. Let us analyze the graph and solve the two limits step by step.


Observations:

  1. The graph of f(x)f(x) exhibits vertical asymptotes near x=0x = 0. It approaches ++\infty as x0+x \to 0^+ and -\infty as x0x \to 0^-.
  2. As xx \to \infty, f(x)f(x) flattens out near y=2y = 2, suggesting a horizontal asymptote at y=2y = 2.
  3. Similarly, as xx \to -\infty, f(x)f(x) also flattens out near y=2y = 2.

Solutions:

(a) limxf(x)\lim_{x \to \infty} f(x):
From the graph, as xx \to \infty, f(x)2f(x) \to 2.
limxf(x)=2\lim_{x \to \infty} f(x) = 2

(b) limxf(x)\lim_{x \to -\infty} f(x):
From the graph, as xx \to -\infty, f(x)2f(x) \to 2.
limxf(x)=2\lim_{x \to -\infty} f(x) = 2


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Related Questions:

  1. How are horizontal asymptotes determined for a function graphically?
  2. What are the conditions for a function to have vertical asymptotes?
  3. Can a function have multiple horizontal asymptotes? Why or why not?
  4. What is the difference between a limit at infinity and a finite limit?
  5. How does f(x)f(x) behavior near vertical asymptotes affect the domain?

Tip: When analyzing graphs for limits, always check for asymptotic behavior and how the graph behaves as x±x \to \pm\infty.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Asymptotes
Behavior of Functions at Infinity

Formulas

Limit at infinity \( \lim_{x \to \infty} f(x) \)
Limit at negative infinity \( \lim_{x \to -\infty} f(x) \)

Theorems

Horizontal Asymptote Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12