Use the graph of f(x) to investigate the limit

[nycmathguy]

Homework Statement

Use the graph of f(x) to investigate the limit.

Relevant Equations

Piecewise-defined Function

Use the graph to investigate the limit of f(x) as x tends to c at the number c.

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Based on the graph of f(x), here is what I did:

lim (2x + 1) as x tends to 0 from the left is 1.

lim (2x) as x tends to 0 from the right is 0.

LHL does not equal RHL.

I conclude the limit of f(x) as x tends to c at the number c (c = 0) does not exist.

 

[berkeman]

Homework Statement:: Use the graph of f(x) to investigate the limit.
Relevant Equations:: Piecewise-defined Function

I conclude the limit of f(x) as x tends to c at the number c (c = 0) does not exist.

Um, one of your piecewise continuous definitions includes and "=" sign...

 

[Mark44]

I conclude the limit of f(x) as x tends to c at the number c (c = 0) does not exist.

Looks good to me.

 

[nycmathguy]

Um, one of your piecewise continuous definitions includes and "=" sign...

Meaning?

 

[nycmathguy]

Looks good to me.

That's what I thought. I may post one more like this involving a piecewise function in terms of 3 pieces. Let me think about it.

 

[Mark44]

Um, one of your piecewise continuous definitions includes and "=" sign...

Meaning?

Doesn't matter whether one or both or neither of the function definitions has an = in it. The one-sided limits you found are correct, and your conclusion that the two-sided limit doesn't exist is also correct.

Well done.

 

[nycmathguy]

Doesn't matter whether one or both or neither of the function definitions has an = in it. The one-sided limits you found are correct, and your conclusion that the two-sided limit doesn't exist is also correct.

Well done.

Beautiful. I may post one more but this time, the piecewise function will be three pieces. Stay tune.