Limit of Function at (-1,3): Does it Exist?

In summary, the limit as x goes to -1 may still exist even if the point (-1, 3) is removed from the function. This is because the limit only depends on the values of f(x) close to -1, not at -1 itself. Therefore, the value of f(-1) is irrelevant to the limit.
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Nope
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If the dot (-1,3) is gone, does the limit of x->-1 exist??
 
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How do you conclude lim x->(-1)+ is 3? And why do you think lim x->(-1) doesn't exist?
 
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Yeah, you should check E and F
you got f wrong because e is wrong
for e, why did you say that the answer is 3
if the question was f(-1) = ?, then the answer would be 3
 
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no.., just ignore the answer
I know x->(-1)+ is 1
but is x->(-1) exist ,if the dot is gone?
 
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Yes. The limit as x goes to a from below or above, or the limit as x goes to a, all depend only on the values of f(x) for x close to a, not at a. The value of f(a) is irrelevant to [/math]\lim_{x\to a} f(x)[/math] which may exist even if f(a) does not exist.
 

FAQ: Limit of Function at (-1,3): Does it Exist?

What is the definition of a limit of a function at a specific point?

The limit of a function at a specific point is the value that the function approaches as the input of the function gets closer and closer to that specific point.

How is the limit of a function at a specific point different from the value of the function at that point?

The limit of a function at a specific point is the theoretical value that the function approaches, while the value of the function at that point is the actual output of the function at that specific point.

How do you determine if the limit of a function at a specific point exists?

To determine if the limit of a function at a specific point exists, you must evaluate the function at that point and see if the values are approaching a certain value from both sides. If the values approach the same value, then the limit exists.

Can the limit of a function at a specific point exist even if the function is not defined at that point?

Yes, the limit of a function at a specific point can exist even if the function is not defined at that point. This is because the limit only looks at the behavior of the function as the input gets closer to the specific point, not necessarily at the specific point itself.

What are some common techniques used to evaluate the limit of a function at a specific point?

Some common techniques used to evaluate the limit of a function at a specific point include substitution, factoring, and using algebraic manipulation to simplify the function. Another common technique is using the Squeeze Theorem to find the limit by comparing the function to other known functions with known limits.

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