Right/left hand limit as x approaches to 0

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In summary, the question is asking how to determine the left and right hand limits of h(x) as x approaches 0, 1, and 2. The function f(x) is defined as x to the left of 0 and x^2 to the right of 0. Therefore, the left hand limit at x=0 is the same as the limit of x as it approaches 0, and the right hand limit at x=0 is the same as the limit of x^2 as it approaches 0.
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I trying to figure out if how will you know if which of the following h(x) will be the right/left hand limit as x approaches to 0, as x approaches to 1, as x approaches to 2? I'm confused... please help

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I really don't have any idea
 
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To the left of 0, f(x) is identical to x. Do you know how to do [itex]lim_{x\rightarrow 0} x[/itex]? If so, that is exactly [itex]lim_{x\rightarrow 0^-} f(x)[/itex].

Just to the right of 0, f(x) is identical to x2 and so the "limit from the right", [itex]\lim_{x\rightarrow 0^+} f(x)[/itex] is the same as [itex]\lim_{x\rightarrow 0} x^2[/itex].
 

What is the right/left hand limit as x approaches to 0?

The right/left hand limit as x approaches to 0 is the value that a function approaches to when the independent variable, x, approaches to 0 from the right or left side.

Why is the limit at x=0 important in calculus?

The limit at x=0 is important in calculus because it helps determine the behavior of a function at a specific point. It also helps in evaluating the continuity and differentiability of a function.

How is the right/left hand limit calculated?

The right/left hand limit is calculated by plugging in values of x that approach 0 from the right or left side into the function and observing the resulting outputs.

What happens if the left and right hand limits are different?

If the left and right hand limits are different, then the overall limit at x=0 does not exist. This means that the function has a discontinuity at x=0.

Can the right/left hand limit be infinite?

Yes, the right/left hand limit can be infinite if the function approaches a vertical asymptote at x=0. This means that the function increases or decreases without bound as x approaches 0 from the right or left side.

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