High School I want to define a function knowing only it's limits

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The discussion revolves around defining a function z(x, y) based on specific limits. The limits include z approaching 0 as x approaches infinity, equaling y as x approaches 0, and tending to infinity as y approaches infinity. Several potential function forms are proposed, including z(x,y) = ye^(-x) and z = y/(1+x). The latter function is noted to work under the condition that x and y are non-negative. The conversation emphasizes the importance of ensuring the function meets all specified limits.
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This is a random problem I am trying to figure out. The context doesn't matter.

I wish to define a function z(x, y) based on the following limits:

1. lim z (x→∞) = 0
2. lim z (x→0) = y
3. lim z (y→∞) = ∞
4. lim z (y→0) = 0
 
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##z(x,y)=ye^{-x}##? Can you think of another one?
 
##z=\frac{y}{1+x}##.
 
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##z=\frac{y}{1+x}##.
For ##x<-1## this doesn't have the right behavior for ##y \to \infty##. If we require x,y to be non-negative it works.
 
##z=\frac{y}{1+x^2}##
 
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