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Let f be defined by f(x)= 4−x2 & if x 1 2+x2 & if x > 1. Find each of the following limits if they exist: (i) x 1^- f(x) (ii) x 1^+ f(x) (iii) _x 1 f(x)
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| Point | x | y |
|---|---|---|
| x-intercept | −2 | 0 |
| Maximum | 0 | 4 |
| x-intercept | 2 | 0 |
Step-by-step solution
9 stepsHere are the points of discontinuity for each function:
Part a· 3 steps
For the function
Check the function value at .
The function is defined at .
Evaluate the limit as .
For , we can simplify the expression:
Now, find the limit:
The limit exists.
Compare the function value and the limit.
Since and , we have .
For all other values of , the function is a polynomial (after simplification), which is continuous.
Therefore, the function is continuous everywhere.
There are no values of for which is not continuous.
Part b· 3 steps
For the function
Check the function value at .
The function is defined at .
Evaluate the limit as .
As shown in part (a), for , .
The limit exists.
Compare the function value and the limit.
Since and , we have .
Therefore, the function is not continuous at because the limit of the function as approaches does not equal the function's value at .
Part c· 2 steps
For the function
Check the function value at .
The function is defined at .
Evaluate the limit as .
Consider the one-sided limits:
Since the left-hand limit and the right-hand limit are not equal (and both are infinite), the limit does not exist.
Therefore, the function is not continuous at because the limit of the function as approaches does not exist.
Part d· 1 step
For the function
Check the function value at .
The expression involves division by . If , the denominator is zero.
The function is undefined at .
Therefore, the function is not continuous at because the function is undefined at this point.
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