Graphing Real Functions: Limits at Infinity and Complex Numbers Explained

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This discussion focuses on graphing real functions and understanding limits at infinity, specifically addressing functions labeled as d) and g). For function d), the correct graph includes a point at (1,0) and a half C-shaped curve opening to the right, while for function g), the graph should depict a "stair step" pattern rather than a straight line. The participants clarify that when evaluating limits, if the denominator approaches zero while the numerator does not, the limit does not exist. Additionally, a typographical error in the problem statement is identified, emphasizing the need to correctly interpret the function values.

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We have to graph these functions where they are real. (no need to graph where complex)

d)
For d I am getting a point at (1,0) and then half a c shaped graph opening towards the right. Is
this correct?
g)
For g I have 0 on the negative side. and a straight line in the first quadrant. :s I am not sure about this one.


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I have to find the limit.
I realize this has two different directional limits positive and negative infinity. does that mean the actual limit does not exist?

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Is this very easy? I mean iim confused do i simply have to plug in underroot etc or is it something much more complicated :S
 

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Jadenag said:
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We have to graph these functions where they are real. (no need to graph where complex)

d)
For d I am getting a point at (1,0) and then half a c shaped graph opening towards the right. Is
this correct?
Half correct. What about t<1?

g)
For g I have 0 on the negative side. and a straight line in the first quadrant. :s I am not sure about this one.
No, that is not correct. You should have a "stair step". If x is between 0 and 1, n= 0 so the value of the function is 0. For x between 1 and 2, n= 1 so the value of the function is 1. If x is between 2 and 3, n= 2 so the value of the function is 2, etc.\

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I have to find the limit.
I realize this has two different directional limits positive and negative infinity. does that mean the actual limit does not exist?
Yes, any time you have a fraction where the denominator goes to 0 and the numerator does not, the limit does not exist.

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Is this very easy? I mean iim confused do i simply have to plug in underroot etc or is it something much more complicated :S
It looks to me like there is a serious typographical error in this problem! The point of the exercise is to show that, as x gets closer and closer to 2, f(x) gets closer and closer to 4 and then show that you can use the same argument with the general \epsilon as you did with .01 and .001.

(a) asks "What is the value of x_1 such that f(x)= 2+ 0.01". That obviously should be "f(x)= 4+ 0.01"! And (b) should be " "What is the value of x_1 such that f(x)= 4- 0.01". f(x)= 4+ 0.01 is the same as x^2= 4.01. Find x_1 by taking the square root of both sides.
 

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