Find the limit (if it exists). (If an answer does not exist, enter DNE.) x2 - 4x + 18, l-x2 + 4x - 14, X< 3 lim f(x), where f(x) x+3 X2 3

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### Limit Evaluation Problem

#### Problem Statement:
Find the limit (if it exists). (If an answer does not exist, enter DNE.)

\[ \lim_{{x \to 3}} f(x), \text{ where } f(x) = \begin{cases} 
  x^2 - 4x + 18, & \text{for } x < 3 \\
  -x^2 + 4x - 14, & \text{for } x \geq 3 
\end{cases} \]

#### Instructions:
- Evaluate the limit as \(x\) approaches 3 for the given piecewise function.
- If the limit does not exist, write DNE.

#### Graph or Diagram Explanation:
No graph or diagram is provided with the problem. The function is piecewise, meaning it is defined by different expressions based on the value of \(x\):

- For \(x < 3\), \(f(x) = x^2 - 4x + 18\)
- For \(x \geq 3\), \(f(x) = -x^2 + 4x - 14\)

#### Solution Process:
To find \(\lim_{{x \to 3}} f(x)\), we need to consider the left-hand limit and the right-hand limit:

1. **Left-Hand Limit (as \( x \) approaches 3 from the left, \( x < 3 \)):**
   \[ \lim_{{x \to 3^-}} (x^2 - 4x + 18) \]
   Plug \( x = 3 \) into the function for \( x < 3 \):
   \[ 3^2 - 4(3) + 18 = 9 - 12 + 18 = 15 \]

2. **Right-Hand Limit (as \( x \) approaches 3 from the right, \( x \geq 3 \)):**
   \[ \lim_{{x \to 3^+}} (-x^2 + 4x - 14) \]
   Plug \( x = 3 \) into the function for \( x \geq 3 \):
   \[ -(3^2) + 4(3) - 14 = -9 + 12 - 14 = -11 \]

Since the left-hand limit \( (
Transcribed Image Text:### Limit Evaluation Problem #### Problem Statement: Find the limit (if it exists). (If an answer does not exist, enter DNE.) \[ \lim_{{x \to 3}} f(x), \text{ where } f(x) = \begin{cases} x^2 - 4x + 18, & \text{for } x < 3 \\ -x^2 + 4x - 14, & \text{for } x \geq 3 \end{cases} \] #### Instructions: - Evaluate the limit as \(x\) approaches 3 for the given piecewise function. - If the limit does not exist, write DNE. #### Graph or Diagram Explanation: No graph or diagram is provided with the problem. The function is piecewise, meaning it is defined by different expressions based on the value of \(x\): - For \(x < 3\), \(f(x) = x^2 - 4x + 18\) - For \(x \geq 3\), \(f(x) = -x^2 + 4x - 14\) #### Solution Process: To find \(\lim_{{x \to 3}} f(x)\), we need to consider the left-hand limit and the right-hand limit: 1. **Left-Hand Limit (as \( x \) approaches 3 from the left, \( x < 3 \)):** \[ \lim_{{x \to 3^-}} (x^2 - 4x + 18) \] Plug \( x = 3 \) into the function for \( x < 3 \): \[ 3^2 - 4(3) + 18 = 9 - 12 + 18 = 15 \] 2. **Right-Hand Limit (as \( x \) approaches 3 from the right, \( x \geq 3 \)):** \[ \lim_{{x \to 3^+}} (-x^2 + 4x - 14) \] Plug \( x = 3 \) into the function for \( x \geq 3 \): \[ -(3^2) + 4(3) - 14 = -9 + 12 - 14 = -11 \] Since the left-hand limit \( (
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