Math Problem Statement

Use the given graphs of the function f (in blue) and g (in red) to find the following limits: 1. lim (f(x) + g(x)) as x approaches 1 2. lim (f(x) + g(x)) as x approaches 2 3. lim (f(x)g(x)) as x approaches 0 4. lim (f(x)/g(x)) as x approaches 4 from the left 5. lim sqrt(3 + f(x)) as x approaches 5 from the right

Solution

Looking at the image, the problem asks to determine limits based on the graphs of the functions f(x)f(x) (in blue) and g(x)g(x) (in red). The graph has certain key points at which limits need to be evaluated.

Let's go through the limits requested:

  1. limx1(f(x)+g(x))\lim_{x \to 1} (f(x) + g(x)):

    • We need the values of f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) as xx approaches 1. From the graph:
      • f(x)f(x) as x1x \to 1 seems to approach 0.
      • g(x)g(x) as x1x \to 1 approaches 1.
    • Therefore, limx1(f(x)+g(x))=0+1=1\lim_{x \to 1} (f(x) + g(x)) = 0 + 1 = 1.
  2. limx2(f(x)+g(x))\lim_{x \to 2} (f(x) + g(x)):

    • Check the values of f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) as xx approaches 2.
      • f(x)2f(x) \to -2 as x2x \to 2 from the graph.
      • g(x)2g(x) \to 2 as x2x \to 2.
    • Hence, limx2(f(x)+g(x))=2+2=0\lim_{x \to 2} (f(x) + g(x)) = -2 + 2 = 0.
  3. limx0f(x)g(x)\lim_{x \to 0} f(x)g(x):

    • As x0x \to 0, the values are:
      • f(x)1f(x) \to -1 and g(x)0g(x) \to 0.
    • Therefore, limx0f(x)g(x)=(1)×0=0\lim_{x \to 0} f(x)g(x) = (-1) \times 0 = 0.
  4. limx4f(x)g(x)\lim_{x \to 4^-} \frac{f(x)}{g(x)}:

    • From the left-hand side of x=4x = 4:
      • f(x)2f(x) \to 2 as x4x \to 4^-.
      • g(x)2g(x) \to 2 as x4x \to 4^-.
    • Therefore, limx4f(x)g(x)=22=1\lim_{x \to 4^-} \frac{f(x)}{g(x)} = \frac{2}{2} = 1.
  5. limx5+3+f(x)\lim_{x \to 5^+} \sqrt{3 + f(x)}:

    • From the right-hand side of x=5x = 5:
      • f(x)6f(x) \to 6 as x5+x \to 5^+.
    • Thus, limx5+3+f(x)=3+6=9=3\lim_{x \to 5^+} \sqrt{3 + f(x)} = \sqrt{3 + 6} = \sqrt{9} = 3.

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Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do one-sided limits affect overall limit behavior at discontinuities?
  2. What happens if one or both functions in a limit expression are discontinuous at the point of interest?
  3. Can you determine the limit if a function approaches infinity? What would that mean for f(x)+g(x)f(x) + g(x)?
  4. How would the limit change if the function had an oscillating behavior near the point?
  5. What role does the square root in question 5 play when dealing with limits?

Tip: Always check both the left-hand and right-hand limits when evaluating discontinuities!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Function behavior near specific points
Left-hand and right-hand limits

Formulas

lim_{x→c} (f(x) + g(x)) = lim_{x→c} f(x) + lim_{x→c} g(x)
lim_{x→c} (f(x)g(x)) = (lim_{x→c} f(x)) * (lim_{x→c} g(x))
lim_{x→c^-} (f(x)/g(x)) = lim_{x→c^-} f(x) / lim_{x→c^-} g(x)
lim_{x→c^+} sqrt(a + f(x)) = sqrt(a + lim_{x→c^+} f(x))

Theorems

Limit Sum Rule
Limit Product Rule
Limit Quotient Rule
Squeeze Theorem (for dealing with square root functions)

Suitable Grade Level

College Calculus 1