Questions: Use the graph of f(x) shown below to determine each of the following limits. If any of the limits do not exist, enter ∅ as your answer.
Provide your answer below:
a. lim x → 2- f(x)= □
b. lim x → 2+ f(x)= □
c. lim x → 2 f(x)= □
Transcript text: Use the graph of $f(x)$ shown below to determine each of the following limits. If any of the limits do not exist, enter $\varnothing$ as your answer.
Provide your answer below:
a. $\lim _{x \rightarrow 2^{-}} f(x)=$ $\square$
b. $\lim _{x \rightarrow 2^{+}} f(x)=$ $\square$
c. $\lim _{x \rightarrow 2} f(x)=$ $\square$
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Analyze the graph as x approaches 2 from the left.
Observe the graph of f(x) as x approaches 2 from the left (x → 2⁻). The function values approach 3.
Step 2: Analyze the graph as x approaches 2 from the right.
Observe the graph of f(x) as x approaches 2 from the right (x → 2⁺). The function values approach 3.
Step 3: Determine the limit as x approaches 2.
Since the left-hand limit and the right-hand limit are both equal to 3, the limit as x approaches 2 exists and is equal to 3.
Final Answer
a. $\lim _{x \rightarrow 2^{-}} f(x)=3$
b. $\lim _{x \rightarrow 2^{+}} f(x)=3$
c. $\lim _{x \rightarrow 2} f(x)=3$