Problem 2.4.53b
Determine whether the following statements are true and give an explanation or counterexample.
The line x=−1 is a vertical asymptote of the function f(x) =x^2 − 7x + 6 / x^2 − 1.
Problem 2.4.56
Find polynomials p and q such that f=p/q is undefined at 1 and 2, but f has a vertical asymptote only at 2. Sketch a graph of your function.
Problem 2.4.59
Use analytical methods and/or a graphing utility to identify the vertical asymptotes (if any) of the following functions.
f(x)=x^2−3x+2 / x^10−x^9
Problem 2.4.62
Use analytical methods and/or a graphing utility to identify the vertical asymptotes (if any) of the following functions.
h(x)=e^x(x+1)^3
Problem 2.4.63
Use analytical methods and/or a graphing utility to identify the vertical asymptotes (if any) of the following functions.
g(θ)=tan πθ/10
Problem 2.4.65
Use analytical methods and/or a graphing utility to identify the vertical asymptotes (if any) of the following functions.
f(x)=1/ √x sec x
Problem 2.4.48
Find all vertical asymptotes of the following functions. For each value of , determine , , and .
Problem 2.4.49
Find all vertical asymptotes of the following functions. For each value of , determine , , and .
Problem 2.4.2
Explain the meaning of lim x→a f(x) =∞.
Problem 2.4.6
Use the graph of f(x) = x / (x2 − 2x − 3)2 to determine lim x→−1 f(x) and lim x→3 f(x).
Problem 2.4.16
Evaluate lim x→0 x + 1/ 1 −cos x.
Problem 2.4.18
Sketch a possible graph of a function g, together with vertical asymptotes, satisfying all the following conditions.
g(2) =1,g(5) =−1,lim x→4 g(x) =−∞,lim x→7^− g(x) =∞,lim x→7^+ g(x) =−∞
Problem 2.4.68a
Given the graph of f in the following figures, find the slope of the secant line that passes through (0,0) and (h,f(h))in terms of h, for h>0 and h<0.
f(x)=x1/3 <IMAGE>
Problem 2.4b
Use the graph of in the figure to find the following values or state that they do not exist. <IMAGE>
Problem 2.41
Estimate the following limits using graphs or tables.
Problem 2.45
Determine the following limits.
lim w→∞ (ln w2) / (ln w3 + 1)
Problem 2.47
Determine the interval(s) on which the following functions are continuous. At which finite endpoints of the intervals of continuity is f continuous from the left or continuous from the right?
f(x)=(2x−3)^2/3
Problem 2.48
Determine the interval(s) on which the following functions are continuous. At which finite endpoints of the intervals of continuity is f continuous from the left or continuous from the right?
f(z)=(z−1)^3/4
Problem 2.49
Evaluate each limit.
lim x→2 √4x+10 / 2x−2
Problem 2.5.61
Determine the end behavior of the following transcendental functions by analyzing appropriate limits. Then provide a simple sketch of the associated graph, showing asymptotes if they exist.
Problem 2.5.37
Determine and for the following functions. Then give the horizontal asymptotes of (if any).
Problem 2.5.39
Determine and for the following functions. Then give the horizontal asymptotes of (if any).
Problem 2.5.41
Determine and for the following functions. Then give the horizontal asymptotes of (if any).
Problem 2.5.43
Determine and for the following functions. Then give the horizontal asymptotes of (if any).
Problem 2.5.45
Determine and for the following functions. Then give the horizontal asymptotes of (if any).
Problem 2.5.47
Determine and for the following functions. Then give the horizontal asymptotes of (if any).
Problem 2.5.49
Determine and for the following functions. Then give the horizontal asymptotes of (if any).
Problem 2.5.50
Determine and for the following functions. Then give the horizontal asymptotes of (if any).
Problem 2.5.51b
Complete the following steps for the given functions.
b. Find the vertical asymptotes of (if any).
Problem 2.5.51c
Complete the following steps for the given functions.
c. Graph and all of its asymptotes with a graphing utility. Then sketch a graph of the function by hand, correcting any errors appearing in the computer-generated graph.
Ch. 2 - Limits
