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Statement:
PSU MATH 140 EXAM1
1. Suppose that lim (x -> 1+) f(x) = 4 = lim (x -> 1-) f(x), and f(1) = 7. Which one of the following
statements is true?
a) f is continuous but not differentiable at x = 1.
b) f has a vertical asymptote at x = 1.
c) f has a jump discontinuity at x = 1.
d) f has a removable discontinuity at x = 1.
e) f is differentiable at x = 1.
The graph of a function f(x) is pictured below. The tangent line to the graph at x = -2 is drawn,
and the equation of the tangent line is given in the picture, but no formula for f(x) is given. Which
one of the following statements must be true?
a) f(-2) = 4, f(0) = 2
b) f'(-2) = -2, f(-2) = 2
c) f'(-2) = -1, f(-2) = 4
d) f'(-2) = 1, f'(2) = 1
e) f'(-2) = -1, f'(2) = -1
[The graph includes a curve with a tangent line represented by the equation y = -x + 2, and a
marked point at x = -2.]
Result:
Question 1: Analysis of the Limits and Continuity of \( f(x) \)
We are given:
\(\lim_{x \to 1^+} f(x) = 4\),
\(\lim_{x \to 1^-} f(x) = 4\),
\(f(1) = 7\).
Step 1: Continuity at \(x = 1\)
For a function to be continuous at \(x = 1\), the following must hold:
\(\lim_{x \to 1} f(x)\) exists.
\(f(1)\) is defined.
\(\lim_{x \to 1} f(x) = f(1)\).
Here:
\(\lim{x \to 1^+} f(x) = \lim{x \to 1^-} f(x) = 4\), so \(\lim_{x \to 1} f(x) = 4\).
\(f(1) = 7\), which is not equal to \(\lim_{x \to 1} f(x)\).
Thus, \(f(x)\) is not continuous at \(x = 1\).
Step 2: Type of Discontinuity
Since the left-hand and right-hand limits are equal (\(4\)) but differ from \(f(1) = 7\), this is a
removable discontinuity. The function could be made continuous by redefining \(f(1) = 4\).
Step 3: Differentiability
A function must be continuous to be differentiable. Since \(f(x)\) is not continuous at \(x = 1\), it
cannot be differentiable there.
Correct Answer:
The correct statement is:
d) \(f\) has a removable discontinuity at \(x = 1\).
Question 2: Tangent Line and Derivatives
We are given:
The tangent line at \(x = -2\) is \(y = -x + 2\).
The slope of the tangent line is the derivative of \(f(x)\) at \(x = -2\), i.e., \(f'(-2) = -1\).
The point of tangency is \((-2, f(-2))\), and substituting into the tangent line equation gives:
\[
f(-2) = -(-2) + 2 = 4.
\]
Step 1: Verify \(f'(-2)\) and \(f(-2)\)
From the tangent line:
The slope is \(-1\), so \(f'(-2) = -1\).
The value of the function at \(x = -2\) is \(f(-2) = 4\).
Step 2: Eliminate Incorrect Options
Option a: \(f(-2) = 4\) is correct, but \(f(0) = 2\) is not given or verifiable.
Option b: \(f'(-2) = -2\) is incorrect (the slope is \(-1\)).
Option c: \(f'(-2) = -1\) and \(f(-2) = 4\) are both correct.
Option d: \(f'(-2) = 1\) is incorrect (the slope is \(-1\)).
Option e: \(f'(-2) = -1\) is correct, but \(f'(2) = -1\) is not verifiable from the graph.
Correct Answer:
The correct statement is:
