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 699: 32a

Answer

$\displaystyle \lim_{\mathrm{x}\rightarrow 1}f(x)=0$

Work Step by Step

Follow the steps in "Evaluating Limits Graphically" (steps 3-5: one-sided limits, limit at x=a) x=1 As we trace the graph on either side of x=$1$ (approaching x=1, but not $1$ itself), the points on the graph approach the point $(1,0),$ f(x) approaches $0$ (from either side), so both one-sided limits exist and equal $0$, the limit $\displaystyle \lim_{\mathrm{x}\rightarrow 1}f(x)$ exists, and $\displaystyle \lim_{\mathrm{x}\rightarrow 1}f(x)=0$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.