Math Problem Statement

Which of the following statements is/are true about the limit properties of the function f(x) as given in the graph?

Solution

Let's analyze the graph and evaluate the given limits:

  1. Statement I: limx1+f(x)=1\lim_{{x \to -1^+}} f(x) = 1
    This is asking for the right-hand limit as xx approaches 1-1. Looking at the graph as xx approaches 1-1 from the right (i.e., from values greater than 1-1), the function approaches the value 11. Hence, this statement is true.

  2. Statement II: limx1f(x)=2\lim_{{x \to -1}} f(x) = 2
    This asks for the overall limit as xx approaches 1-1 (from both sides). From the graph, as xx approaches 1-1 from the left, the function approaches 22, and from the right, the function approaches 11. Since the left and right limits do not match, the overall limit does not exist, meaning this statement is false.

  3. Statement III: limx5f(x)=4\lim_{{x \to -5}} f(x) = 4
    As xx approaches 5-5, both from the left and right, the function clearly approaches the value 44, so this statement is true.

Conclusion:

  • Statement I is true.
  • Statement II is false.
  • Statement III is true.

Thus, the correct answer is C. I and III only.

Would you like further details on the limit analysis or have any additional questions?

Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. What is the left-hand limit limx1f(x)\lim_{{x \to -1^-}} f(x)?
  2. What is the value of f(1)f(-1)?
  3. Does the function have any vertical asymptotes?
  4. What is the behavior of the function as xx approaches infinity?
  5. What is the value of limx2+f(x)\lim_{{x \to 2^+}} f(x)?

Tip: For a limit to exist at a point, both the left-hand and right-hand limits must be equal.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Right-hand Limit
Left-hand Limit
Continuity

Formulas

lim x→c f(x)

Theorems

Limit Laws
Continuity Conditions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (Precalculus, Calculus)