Intermediate Algebra
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Publisher:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. Schwitters
Chapter9: Functions
Section9.1: Relations And Functions
Problem 75PS
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![**Title: Understanding Piecewise Functions and Limits**
---
**Introduction**
In this section, we will explore the concept of piecewise functions and their graphical representation. We will also look into how to evaluate the limit of such functions as they approach a specific point.
---
**Piecewise Function Example**
Consider the following piecewise function:
\[
f(x) =
\begin{cases}
x + 5, & \text{if } x \leq 3 \\
-2x - 1, & \text{if } x > 3
\end{cases}
\]
**Task**
We are tasked with sketching the graph of this function and evaluating the limit of \( f(x) \) as \( x \) approaches 3.
---
**Graphical Representation**
- **Part 1**: For \( x \leq 3 \), the function is \( f(x) = x + 5 \).
- This is a straight line with a slope of 1 and a y-intercept at 5.
- The line continues until \( x = 3 \), where it is represented as a solid dot indicating that the point is included in this segment.
- **Part 2**: For \( x > 3 \), the function becomes \( f(x) = -2x - 1 \).
- This is a line with a slope of -2 and a y-intercept at -1.
- The graph begins at \( x = 3 \), shown as an open circle to indicate that this point is not included.
**Graph Detail Explanation**
- The graph shows two distinct linear parts for the function.
- As \( x \) increases up to 3, the line follows the equation \( y = x + 5 \), reaching a value of 8 at \( x = 3 \).
- Beyond \( x = 3 \), the line shifts to follow \( y = -2x - 1 \), beginning at the open circle above \( x = 3 \).
---
**Evaluating the Limit**
To find \(\lim_{x \to 3} f(x)\), we need to consider the behavior of the function as \( x \) approaches 3 from both sides:
- As \( x \) approaches 3 from the left (\( x \leq 3 \)), \( f(x) = x + 5 \) approaches](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fd026a131-806d-4b86-8fcb-d9cccc53059c%2Fb2b7b7bc-d713-45aa-a8d8-f40bee6de284%2Fnzwc6g_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Title: Understanding Piecewise Functions and Limits**
---
**Introduction**
In this section, we will explore the concept of piecewise functions and their graphical representation. We will also look into how to evaluate the limit of such functions as they approach a specific point.
---
**Piecewise Function Example**
Consider the following piecewise function:
\[
f(x) =
\begin{cases}
x + 5, & \text{if } x \leq 3 \\
-2x - 1, & \text{if } x > 3
\end{cases}
\]
**Task**
We are tasked with sketching the graph of this function and evaluating the limit of \( f(x) \) as \( x \) approaches 3.
---
**Graphical Representation**
- **Part 1**: For \( x \leq 3 \), the function is \( f(x) = x + 5 \).
- This is a straight line with a slope of 1 and a y-intercept at 5.
- The line continues until \( x = 3 \), where it is represented as a solid dot indicating that the point is included in this segment.
- **Part 2**: For \( x > 3 \), the function becomes \( f(x) = -2x - 1 \).
- This is a line with a slope of -2 and a y-intercept at -1.
- The graph begins at \( x = 3 \), shown as an open circle to indicate that this point is not included.
**Graph Detail Explanation**
- The graph shows two distinct linear parts for the function.
- As \( x \) increases up to 3, the line follows the equation \( y = x + 5 \), reaching a value of 8 at \( x = 3 \).
- Beyond \( x = 3 \), the line shifts to follow \( y = -2x - 1 \), beginning at the open circle above \( x = 3 \).
---
**Evaluating the Limit**
To find \(\lim_{x \to 3} f(x)\), we need to consider the behavior of the function as \( x \) approaches 3 from both sides:
- As \( x \) approaches 3 from the left (\( x \leq 3 \)), \( f(x) = x + 5 \) approaches
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