Help me to verify the piecewise function answers

In summary, the website provides three exercises involving piecewise functions and their limits at various points. The first exercise has two one-sided limits equal to each other, the second exercise has one-sided limits not equal to each other, and the third exercise has multiple limits at different points. The summary also mentions that the person trying to solve the exercises did not find answers and is seeking help.
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macjack
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I am trying to solve the exercise in this link, please let me know if i am doing something wrong. ( i didn't find answers to this exercise that's why i am sending it here)

http://www.libraryofmath.com/limits-with-piecewise-functions.html


exercise 1
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a) lim x->3- f(x) = 7
b) lim x->3+ f(x) = 7
c) lim x->3 f(x) = 7 because both one-sided limits are same.

exercise 2
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a) lim x->0- f(x) = 2
b) lim x->0+ f(x) = 1
c) lim x->0 f(x) = no limit (because one-sided limits are not same)
d) lim x->2- f(x) = 1
e) lim x->2+ f(x) = 3
f) lim x->2 f(x) = no limit (because one-sided limits are not same)

exercise 3
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a) lim x->-1- f(x) = 1
b) lim x->-1+ f(x) = 1
c) lim x->-1 f(x) = 1
d) lim x->0- f(x) = 0
e) lim x->0+ f(x) = 0
f) lim x->0 f(x) = 0
g) lim x->1- f(x) = 1
h) lim x->1+ f(x) = 1
i) lim x->1 f(x) = 1

Thanks for your time.
 
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macjack said:
I am trying to solve the exercise in this link, please let me know if i am doing something wrong. ( i didn't find answers to this exercise that's why i am sending it here)

http://www.libraryofmath.com/limits-with-piecewise-functions.html


exercise 1
----------
a) lim x->3- f(x) = 7
b) lim x->3+ f(x) = 7
c) lim x->3 f(x) = 7 because both one-sided limits are same.

exercise 2
----------
a) lim x->0- f(x) = 2
b) lim x->0+ f(x) = 1
c) lim x->0 f(x) = no limit (because one-sided limits are not same)
d) lim x->2- f(x) = 1
e) lim x->2+ f(x) = 3
f) lim x->2 f(x) = no limit (because one-sided limits are not same)

exercise 3
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a) lim x->-1- f(x) = 1
b) lim x->-1+ f(x) = 1
c) lim x->-1 f(x) = 1
d) lim x->0- f(x) = 0
e) lim x->0+ f(x) = 0
f) lim x->0 f(x) = 0
g) lim x->1- f(x) = 1
h) lim x->1+ f(x) = 1
i) lim x->1 f(x) = 1

Thanks for your time.

Yes, looks good to me. Congratulations. :wink:

Btw, you haven't done the last 2 problems. :)
 

FAQ: Help me to verify the piecewise function answers

What is a piecewise function?

A piecewise function is a type of mathematical function that is defined by different equations or formulas for different intervals or sections of the function's domain. This allows for a more precise representation of the relationship between two variables that may have different behaviors in different parts of the domain.

How do I know if my piecewise function answers are correct?

To verify the correctness of your piecewise function answers, you can graph the function and check if it matches the given conditions or equations for each interval. You can also plug in values from each interval into the function to see if the output matches the expected result.

Can a piecewise function have more than two pieces?

Yes, a piecewise function can have any number of pieces, depending on the complexity of the relationship between the two variables. The number of pieces is determined by the number of intervals or sections in which the function is defined.

What is the purpose of using a piecewise function?

A piecewise function is used to represent a relationship between two variables that may have different behaviors or rules in different parts of the domain. It allows for a more accurate representation of the relationship between the variables, especially when the traditional mathematical functions like linear or quadratic functions are not sufficient.

How do I write a piecewise function in mathematical notation?

A piecewise function is typically written using the notation:

f(x) = {equation or formula for interval 1 when x is in interval 1; equation or formula for interval 2 when x is in interval 2; ...}

Each equation or formula should be separated by a semicolon and enclosed in curly brackets. The intervals should be defined using inequalities, and the entire piecewise function should be followed by the domain in which it is defined.

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