Math Problem Statement

Determine the value of f(2), the left-hand limit as x approaches 2 (lim x -> 2^-), the right-hand limit as x approaches 2 (lim x -> 2^+), and the limit as x approaches 2 (lim x -> 2) from the given graph of y = f(x).

Solution

Let's analyze the graph and the associated questions.

Graph Details:

  • The graph shows the function y=f(x)y = f(x) plotted on the coordinate plane.
  • There are several key points where the function changes direction, has jumps, or is undefined.

Questions:

  1. f(2)f(2): This asks for the value of the function at x=2x = 2.

    • At x=2x = 2, the corresponding yy-value is 4.
    • Answer: f(2)=4f(2) = 4.
  2. limx2f(x)\lim_{x \to 2^-} f(x): This asks for the left-hand limit as xx approaches 2.

    • As xx approaches 2 from the left, the yy-value approaches 1.
    • Answer: limx2f(x)=1\lim_{x \to 2^-} f(x) = 1.
  3. limx2+f(x)\lim_{x \to 2^+} f(x): This asks for the right-hand limit as xx approaches 2.

    • As xx approaches 2 from the right, the yy-value approaches 4.
    • Answer: limx2+f(x)=4\lim_{x \to 2^+} f(x) = 4.
  4. limx2f(x)\lim_{x \to 2} f(x): This asks for the limit of f(x)f(x) as xx approaches 2.

    • Since the left-hand limit (11) does not equal the right-hand limit (44), the overall limit does not exist.
    • Answer: limx2f(x)\lim_{x \to 2} f(x) does not exist.

Summary of Answers:

  • f(2)=4f(2) = 4
  • limx2f(x)=1\lim_{x \to 2^-} f(x) = 1
  • limx2+f(x)=4\lim_{x \to 2^+} f(x) = 4
  • limx2f(x)\lim_{x \to 2} f(x) does not exist

Would you like further details on these concepts, or do you have any additional questions?


Here are five relative questions that build upon this information:

  1. What is the value of limx4f(x)\lim_{x \to 4} f(x) based on the graph?
  2. How would you determine f(5)f(5) using the graph?
  3. What is the significance of a jump discontinuity at x=2x = 2 in the context of limits?
  4. How does the right-hand limit at x=7x = 7 compare to the left-hand limit at the same point?
  5. If limx3f(x)=2\lim_{x \to 3} f(x) = 2, what does this tell us about the behavior of f(x)f(x) around x=3x = 3?

Tip: When evaluating limits graphically, always compare the left-hand and right-hand limits to determine if the overall limit exists.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Function Values
Continuity
Graphical Analysis

Formulas

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Theorems

Limit Theorem for Left-hand and Right-hand Limits
Continuity Definition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12