MHB For what values of a does lim_x-->a f(x) exist

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The discussion focuses on determining the values of 'a' for which the limit of the function $$\lim_{x \to a} ( \lfloor x \rfloor + \lfloor -x \rfloor )$$ exists. It identifies the function as involving the floor function, which creates discontinuities at integer values of 'x'. The graph indicates that there are holes at these integer points, suggesting that the limit does not exist at those values. Participants recommend plotting the individual components of the function to better understand their behavior around integers. Overall, the analysis emphasizes the importance of examining the function's behavior at critical points to determine the existence of the limit.
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Basically I am trying to understand this question,

the graph is $$\lim_{x to a} {([[x]]+[[-x]])}$$

the last $$2$$ lines are the answers from W|A.

First, is looks like an greatest integer function, or notated as the floor function
next I presume $$\displaystyle x\rightarrow\text{a}$$ is where on the $$x$$ axis where the limit exists
it appears just from the graph that there are holes at the integer values
but not sure what the imaginary part means?
 
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The W/A plot is missing some important details. I would try plotting $ \lfloor x \rfloor$ and $\lfloor -x \rfloor$ separately, by hand. Then plot the sum $\lfloor x \rfloor+ \lfloor -x \rfloor$ by hand. Pay particular attention to integer values of $x$, and what happens to them.
 
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