Math Problem Statement

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Solution

Let's analyze the problem step-by-step based on the graphs and the requested function values and limits:

We have two graphs: Graph A and Graph B. The task asks to evaluate the following expressions using the graphs:

1. f(3)f(3)

  • From Graph A and Graph B:
    • Look at the y-coordinate where x=3x = 3.

2. limx3f(x)\lim_{x \to 3} f(x)

  • Check the limit of the function as xx approaches 3.
  • Does the function approach a particular value from both sides?

3. f(3)f(-3)

  • Evaluate the function at x=3x = -3.

4. limx3f(x)\lim_{x \to -3} f(x)

  • Find the value the function approaches as xx gets close to -3 from both sides.

Graph A Analysis:

  • Graph A seems to have a piecewise function with a possible jump discontinuity.
  • From Graph A, when x=3x = 3, the point on the graph is an open circle (so f(3)f(3) might be undefined). However, for the limit limx3f(x)\lim_{x \to 3} f(x), it looks like the y-value approaches some value.
  • The same logic applies to x=3x = -3.

Graph B Analysis:

  • Similar observations need to be made for Graph B by looking at where x=3x = 3 and x=3x = -3.

Let me interpret the graph values for these specific points.

I have opened the image, allowing me to examine it closely. I'll now interpret the values for f(3)f(3), f(3)f(-3), and the corresponding limits using both graphs.

Graph A:

  1. For f(3)f(3):

    • The point at x=3x = 3 appears to have an open circle, indicating that the function is undefined at x=3x = 3. Thus, f(3)f(3) in Graph A is undefined.
  2. For limx3f(x)\lim_{x \to 3} f(x):

    • The graph seems to approach a certain value as xx approaches 3 from both sides. It looks like the graph approaches y=2y = 2, so the limit is likely 22.
  3. For f(3)f(-3):

    • The graph has a defined point at x=3x = -3 (likely a filled point), meaning f(3)f(-3) should be the y-coordinate at that point, which is f(3)=1f(-3) = 1.
  4. For limx3f(x)\lim_{x \to -3} f(x):

    • As xx approaches -3, the graph seems to be approaching y=1y = 1 from both sides, so the limit is 11.

Graph B:

  1. For f(3)f(3):

    • Similar to Graph A, x=3x = 3 seems to have a value at y=1y = 1. Thus, f(3)=1f(3) = 1 in Graph B.
  2. For limx3f(x)\lim_{x \to 3} f(x):

    • The limit as xx approaches 3 appears to be 11, as the graph approaches this value from both sides.
  3. For f(3)f(-3):

    • The point at x=3x = -3 has a value of f(3)=1f(-3) = -1.
  4. For limx3f(x)\lim_{x \to -3} f(x):

    • The limit as xx approaches -3 is 1-1, as the graph tends to this value from both sides.

Final Results:

  • Graph A:

    • f(3)f(3) is undefined.
    • limx3f(x)=2\lim_{x \to 3} f(x) = 2.
    • f(3)=1f(-3) = 1.
    • limx3f(x)=1\lim_{x \to -3} f(x) = 1.
  • Graph B:

    • f(3)=1f(3) = 1.
    • limx3f(x)=1\lim_{x \to 3} f(x) = 1.
    • f(3)=1f(-3) = -1.
    • limx3f(x)=1\lim_{x \to -3} f(x) = -1.

Would you like further details or explanations on these results?

Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. How do we determine limits graphically?
  2. What is the difference between a limit and the value of a function?
  3. What are jump discontinuities, and how do they affect limits?
  4. How can we distinguish between open and closed points on graphs?
  5. What are the formal definitions of left-hand and right-hand limits?

Tip: When checking limits graphically, always observe the trend of the graph from both the left and right sides as xx approaches the point of interest.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Functions
Continuity
Piecewise Functions

Formulas

Limit definition
Piecewise function evaluation

Theorems

Limit Laws
Definition of Continuity

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12