Calculus (3rd Edition)

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1464125260
ISBN 13: 978-1-46412-526-3

Chapter 2 - Limits - 2.2 Limits: A Numerical and Graphical Approach - Exercises - Page 54: 38

Answer

The limit does not exist at $c=1,2$, but does exist at $c=4$ and equals to $2$.

Work Step by Step

From the given figure, we find the limits: \begin{align*} \lim _{x \rightarrow 1^{-}} f(x)&=3\\ \lim _{x \rightarrow 1^{+}} f(x)&=1\\ \lim _{x \rightarrow 2^{-}} f(x)&=2\\ \lim _{x \rightarrow 2^{+}} f(x)&=1\\ \lim _{x \rightarrow 4^{-}} f(x)&=2\\ \lim _{x \rightarrow 4^{+}} f(x)&=2 \end{align*} For the overall limit to exist, the left and right limits must match. Thus, the limit does not exist at $c=1,2$, but does exist at $c=4$ and equals to $2$.
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.