Consider the following function: f (x) = (x- 4)(x+2) (x +4)(x + 2) i. For what values of x is f(x) continuous? State your answer using interval notation ii. Find the following limits (if they exist) а. x→ -4 lim f(x)

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(x– 4)(x+2)
(x+4)(x+ 2)
Consider the following function: f(x) =
i.
For what values of x is f(x) continuous? State your answer using interval notation
ii.
Find the following limits (if they exist)
lim f(x)
а.
S(x)
x→ -4
Transcribed Image Text:(x– 4)(x+2) (x+4)(x+ 2) Consider the following function: f(x) = i. For what values of x is f(x) continuous? State your answer using interval notation ii. Find the following limits (if they exist) lim f(x) а. S(x) x→ -4
b. lim f(x)
x→ -2
iii.
Does f(x) have any vertical asymptotes? If yes, then write down the equation of the vertical
asymptote(s)? Show working or give a reason for your answer.
iv.
Does f(x) have a horizontal asymptote? If yes, then write down the equation of the horizontal
asymptote? Show working or give a reason for your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:b. lim f(x) x→ -2 iii. Does f(x) have any vertical asymptotes? If yes, then write down the equation of the vertical asymptote(s)? Show working or give a reason for your answer. iv. Does f(x) have a horizontal asymptote? If yes, then write down the equation of the horizontal asymptote? Show working or give a reason for your answer.
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