Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 10 - Section 10.1 - Limits: Numerical and Graphical Viewpoints - Exercises - Page 698: 25d

Answer

does not exist

Work Step by Step

The left and right limits exist, as found in parts (b) and (c), but they are not equal (one is 1, the other is $-1)$. Therefore, the limit $\displaystyle \lim_{x\rightarrow 0}f(x)$ does not exist. (step 5 in "Evaluating Limits Graphically")
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