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Given that f (x )is continuous. f (3 )equals 1, f (1 )equals 6, f (6 )equals negative 2, and f (negative 2 )equals 3. Determine limit as x rightwards arrow 6 to the power of plus of f (x ), and limit as x rightwards arrow negative 2 to the power of minus of f (x ).

Answer :

Given:

[tex]f(x)[/tex] is continuous, [tex]f(3)=1,f(1)=6,f(6)=-2,f(-2)=3[/tex].

To find:

The value of [tex]\lim_{x\to 6^+}f(x)[/tex] and [tex]\lim_{x\to -2^-}f(x)[/tex].

Solution:

If a function f(x) is continuous at [tex]x=c[/tex], then

[tex]\lim_{x\to c^-}f(x)=f(c)=\lim_{x\to c^+}f(x)[/tex]

It is given that the function [tex]f(x)[/tex] is continuous. It means it is continuous for each value and the left-hand and right-hand limits are equal to the value of the function.

The function is continuous for 6. So,

[tex]\lim_{x\to 6^-}f(x)=f(6)=\lim_{x\to 6^+}f(x)[/tex]

[tex]\lim_{x\to 6^+}f(x)=f(6)[/tex]

[tex]\lim_{x\to 6^+}f(x)=-2[/tex]

The function is continuous for -2. So,

[tex]\lim_{x\to -2^-}f(x)=f(-2)=\lim_{x\to -2^+}f(x)[/tex]

[tex]\lim_{x\to -2^-}f(x)=f(-2)[/tex]

[tex]\lim_{x\to -2^-}f(x)=3[/tex]

Therefore, [tex]\lim_{x\to 6^+}f(x)=-2[/tex] and [tex]\lim_{x\to -2^-}f(x)=3[/tex].