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The video explains the evaluation of limits, continuity, and values of piecewise functions at specific points. The key function discussed is f(x), defined by different expressions based on the value of x: 5x + 3 for x < 2, 2x² + 5 for 2 ≤ x < 4, and x³ – 5x + 3 for x ≥ 4. The limit as x approaches 2 from both sides and the value of f(2) are consistently 13, indicating continuity at this point. However, at x=4, one-sided limits differ (37 from the left, 47 from the right), so the overall limit does not exist here. Another piecewise function example shows limits at x=1 and x=3, with differing results—such as an existent limit at x=1 (equal to 2) but not at x=3. Additionally, the speaker works through finding a constant 'c' to ensure continuity of a function at x=2, determining that c equals 3 by equalizing and solving the function components. The video emphasizes methods for evaluating limit behaviors and ensuring function continuity at given points.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the piecewise function f(x). The function is defined as 5x + 3 for x < 2, 2x² + 5 for 2 ≤ x < 4, and x³ – 5x + 3 for x ≥ 4. To determine the limit as x approaches 2 from the left, the speaker uses the portion 5x + 3 and calculates it as 5(2) + 3 = 13. For the limit as x approaches 2 from the right, the portion 2x² + 5 is used, resulting in 2(2²) + 5 = 13. Since both limits are equal, the limit as x approaches 2 is 13. To find the value of f(2), the speaker uses the function 2x² + 5 (since x = 2 falls in this interval) and finds it is also 13. Finally, the limit as x approaches 4 from the left is considered next.
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In this segment, the focus is on evaluating the limits and values for a piecewise function as x approaches specific points. Initially, when x is less than 4, the part of the function used is (2x^2 + 5). By substituting x with 4, the calculation results in 37. Then, for limits as x approaches 4 from the right ((x > 4)), the function used is (x^3 – 5x + 3); substituting 4 results in 47. Since these one-sided limits do not match, the overall limit as x approaches 4 does not exist.
The segment proceeds to consider (f(4)) for the piecewise function evaluating a new example where different expressions are employed based on the value of x. For (x < 1), the function is (7x – 5); for (1 3), it is (x^3 + 4). The limit as x approaches 1 from the left (using (7x – 5)) is calculated to be 2. The calculation for the right-sided limit is about to be evaluated next.
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In this part of the video, the speaker evaluates the limits and values of a function f(x) at specific points. As x approaches 1 from both sides, the limit is 2, but f(1) is 5. For x approaching 3 from the left, the limit is 24, whereas from the right, it is 31, indicating the limit does not exist at x=3. The function’s value at x=3 is 24 using the left-hand equation. Finally, to find the constant c that makes the function continuous at x=2, the speaker discusses the necessary steps, implying they’ll match the function’s values on either side of x=2.
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In this part of the video, the instructor explains how to find the value of ‘c’ so that two functions have the same y value when x equals 2. The process involves setting the functions equal to each other and substituting x with 2. After simplification, they demonstrate that 2c + 3 equals 6 + c. By subtracting c and 3 from both sides, it is determined that c equals 3.