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The term function was recognized by a German Mathematician Leibniz (1646 - 1716)
A function can be thought as a
to describe the dependence of one quantity on another. The following examples illustrates
computing machine f that takes an input x,
how this term is used:
operates on it in some way, and produces
exactly one output f(x). This output f(x) is
(i) The area “A” of a square depends on one of its sides “x” by the formula A = x2, so
called the value of f at x or image of x under
we say that A is a function of x.
The volume “ V ” of a sphere depends on its radius “r” by the formula V = 4 pr3, so
f. The output f(x) is denoted by a single
(ii)
3 letter, say y, and we write y = f(x).
we say that V is a function of r.
The variable x is called the independent variable of f, and the variable y is called
A function is a rule or correspondence, relating two sets in such a way that each
the dependent variable of f. For now onward we shall only consider the function in
element in the irst set corresponds to one and only one element in the second set.
which the variables are real numbers and we say that f is a real valued function of real
Thus in, (i) above, a square of a given side has only one area.
numbers.
And in, (ii) above, a sphere of a given radius has only one volume.
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Solution: We see that if x is in the interval -3 < x < 3, a square root of a negative number is
Solution: Here y = f(x) = x2 + 1
We see that f(x) = x2 +1 is deined for every real number. Further, for every real number
obtained. Hence no real number y = x2 - 9 exists. So
Domain f = { x d R : |x| 8 3 } = (-T, -3] j [3, + T)
x, y = f(x) = x2 + 1 is a non-negative real number.
Hence Domain f = set of all real numbers
Range f = set of all positive real numbers = (0, + T) and Range f = set of all non-negative real numbers except
the points 0 7 y < 1.
1.1.4 Graphs of Algebraic functions For graph of f(x) = x2 +1, we assign some values to x from its domain and ind the
corresponding values in the range f as shown in the table:
If f is a real-valued function of real numbers, then the graph of f in the xy-plane is
deined to be the graph of the equation y = f(x). x -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
y = f(x) 10 5 2 1 2 5 10
The graph of a function f is the set of points {(x, y)| y = f(x)} , x is in the domain of f in the
Cartesian plane for which (x, y) is an ordered pair of f. The graph provides a visual technique Plotting the points (x, y) and joining them with a smooth curve,
for determining whether the set of points represents a function or not. If a vertical line we get the graph of the function f(x) = x2 + 1, which is shown in the
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p
(iv)
(e + e-x) is called hyperbolic cosine function. Its domain is the set of
1 x
y = sec x, Domain = {x : xdR and x ≠ (2n + 1) , n an integer}, Range= R
(ii) cosh x =
(v) 2
y = csc x, Domain = {x : xdR and x ≠ np, n an integer}, Range = y 8 1, y 7 -1
2 all real numbers and the range is the set of all numbers in the interval [1, +T)
(vi) (iii) The remaining four hyperbolic functions are deined in terms of the hyperbolic
sine and the hyperbolic cosine function as follows:
e x - e- x
1.2.3 Inverse Trigonometric Functions
=
=
e x + e- x e x + e- x
sinh x 1 2
tanh x = sech x =
cosh x cosh x
e x + e- x
We denote and deine inverse trigonometric functions as follows:
=
=
p p e x - e- x e - e- x
cosh x 1 2
1.2.4 Exponential Function The inverse hyperbolic functions are expressed in terms of natural logarithms and we
shall study them in higher classes.
1 x +1
A function, in which the variable appears as exponent (power), is
sinh -1 x = ln(x + x 2 + 1 ), for all x (iv) coth -1 x = ln , x < 1
2 x -1
called an exponential function. The functions, y = eax, y = ex, y = 2x = (i)
1
ex ln 2, etc are exponential functions of x.
cosh -1 x = ln(x + x2 - 1 ) x ≥ 1 (v) sech -1 x = ln + , 0 < x ≤1
1 - x2
x
(ii)
1.2.5 Logarithmic Function x
1 1 + x 1
ln , x < 1 (vi) csch -1 x = ln + , x ≠ 0
If x = ay , then y = loga x , where a > 0, a ≠ 1 is called Logarithmic Function of x. tanh -1 x =
1 + x2
2 1-x x
(iii)
x
(i) If a = 10, then we have log10 x (written as lg x) which is known as the common
logarithm of x.
(ii) If a = e, then we have loge x (written as In x) which is known as the natural 1.2.8 Explicit Function
logarithm of x.
If y is easily expressed in terms of the independent variable x, then y is called an explicit
function of x. For example
(i) y = x2 + 2x - 1 (ii) =
y x - 1 are explicit functions of x.
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Symbolically it can be written as y = f(x). Note : In both the cases, for each x in the domain of f, -x must also be in the domain of f.
1.2.9 Implicit Function Example 1: Show that the parametric equations x = a cos t and y = a sin t represent
the equation of the circle x2 + y2 = a2
If x and y are so mixed up and y cannot be expressed in terms of the independent
variable x, then y is called an implicit function of x. For example, Solution: The parametric equations are
2
xy - y + 9 x = a cos t (i)
(i) x2 + xy + y2 = 2 (ii) = 1 are implicit functions of x and y.
xy y = a sin t (ii)
We eliminate the parameter “t” from equations (i) and (ii).
Symbolically it is written as f(x, y) = 0. By squaring we get, x2 = a2 cos2 t
y2 = a2 sin2 t
(ix) Parametric Functions By adding we get, x2 + y2 = a2 cos2 t + a2 sin2 t
= a2 (cos2 t + sin2 t)
Some times a curve is described by expressing both x and y as function of a third ∴ x2 + y2 = a2, which is equation of the circle.
variable “t” or “q” which is called a parameter. The equations of the type x = f(t) and y = g(t)
are called the parametric equations of the curve . Example 2: Prove the identities
The functions of the form: (i) cosh2 x - sinh2 x = 1 (ii) cosh2 x + sinh2 x = cosh 2x
x = at2 x = a cos t x = a cos q x = a sec q
y = b sin q y = a tan q
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
y = at y = a sin t e x - e- x
are called parametric functions. Here the variable t or q is called parameter.
Solution: We know that sinh x = (1)
2
e 2 x + e -2 x + 2
For example: f(x) = x2 and f(x) = cos x are even functions of x.
Here f(-x) = (-x)2 = x2 = f(x) and f(-x) = cos (-x) = cos x = f(x) e 2 x + e -2 x - 2
sinh 2 x = and cosh 2 x =
4 4
1.2.11 Odd Function e 2 x + e -2 x + 2 e 2 x + e -2 x - 2
cosh 2 x - sinh 2 x = -
Now (i) 4 4
A function f is said to be odd if f(-x) = -f(x) , for every number x in the domain of f. e + e + 2 - e - e -2 x + 2 4
2x -2 x 2x
= =
∴
For example, f(x) = x3 and f(x) = sin x are odd functions of x. Here 4 4
f(-x) = (-x)3 = -x3 = -f(x) and f(-x) = sin(-x) = -sin x = -f(x)
2 2
cosh x - sinh x = 1
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e2 x + e-2 x + 2 e2 x + e-2 x - 2
3. Express the following:
2 2
and (ii) cosh x + sinh x = 4
+
4 (a) The perimeter P of square as a function of its area A.
e2 x + e-2 x + 2 + e2 x + e-2 x - 2 (b) The area A of a circle as a function of its circumference C.
=
4 (c) The volume V of a cube as a function of the area A of its base.
2e 2 x + 2e -2 x e 2 x + e -2 x 4. Find the domain and the range of the function g deined below, and
g(x) = 2x - 5
= =
6 x + 7 , x ≤ - 2 x -1 , x < 3
Example 3: Determine whether the following functions are even or odd.
g (x) = g (x) =
4 - 3 x , -2 < x 2 x + 1 , 3 ≤ x
(v) (vi)
3x
x + 1
(a) f(x) = 3x4 - 2x2 + 7 (b) f (x) = (c) f(x) = sin x + cos x
2
, x ≠ -1 , x ≠ 4
x 2 - 3x + 2 x 2 - 16
(vii) g (x) = (viii) g (x) =
Solution:
f(-x) = 3(-x)4 - 2(-x)2 + 7 = 3x4 - 2x2 + 7 = f(x)
x+1 x -4
(a) Given f(x) = x3 - ax2 + bx + 1
f(x) = 3x4 - 2x2 + 7 is even.
5.
Thus If f(2) = -3 and f(-1) = 0 . Find the values of a and b.
3( - x)
f ( - x) = - 2 = - f (x)
6. A stone falls from a height of 60m on the ground, the height h afterx seconds is
approximately given by h(x) = 40 - 10x2
3x
( - x) + 1 x + 1
(b) 2
f(a + h) - f(a)
x2 y 2
- =1
2. Find and simplify where, a 2 b2
h
f(x) = 6x - 9
8. Prove the identities:
(i) (ii) f(x) = sin x sech2 x = 1 - tanh2 x
f(x) = x3 + 2x2 - 1
(i) sinh 2x = 2sinh x cosh x (ii)
(iii) (iv) f(x) = cos x (iii) csch2 x = coth2 x - 1
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Solution:
fg (x) = f (g (x)) = f ( x2 - 1) = 2 (x2 - 1) +1 = 2x2 - 1
9. Determine whether the given function f is even or odd.
(i)
(ii) gf (x) = g (f(x)) = g (2x + 1) = (2x + 1)2 - 1 = 4x2 + 4x
(i) f(x) = x3 + x (ii) f(x) = (x + 2)2
x- 1
f (x) = x x 2 + 5 , x ≠ -1
x+ 1
(iii) f2(x) = f (f(x)) = f (2x + 1) = 2(2x +1) + 1 = 4x + 3
(iv) g2(x) = g(gx) = g (x2 - 1) = (x2 - 1)2 - 1 = x4 - 2x2
(iii) (iv) f (x) =
fg (x) ≠ gf(x)
x3 - x
We observe from (i) and (ii) that
x + 1
2 3
(v) f (x) = x +6 (vi) f (x) = 2
Note:
It is important to note that, in general, gf (x) ≠ fg (x) , because gf (x)means that f is
1.3 COMPOSITION OF FUNCTIONS AND 1.
applied irst then followed by g, whereas fg (x) means that g is applied irst then
INVERSE OF AFUNCTION followed by f.
2. We usually write f as f 2 and ff as f 3 and so on.
Let f be a function from set X to set Y and g be a function from set Y to set Z. The
composition of f and g is a function, denoted by gof, from X to Z and is deined by 1.3.2 Inverse of a Function
(gof)(x) = g(f(x)) = gf(x) , for all xdX.
Let f be a one-one function from X onto Y. The inverse function of f denoted by f -1, is
1.3.1 Composition of Functions Remember That: a function from Y onto X and is deined by:
Briely we write gof as gf. x = f -1(y), [ y d Y if and only if y = f(x) , [ x d X.
Explanation Illustration by arrow diagram
Consider two real valued functions f and g deined by The inverse function reverses the correspondence
f(x) = 2x + 3 and g(x) = x2 of the original function, so that
then gof(x) = g(f (x) ) = g(2x + 3) = (2x + 3)2 f -1(y) = x, when f(x) = y
and f(x) = y , when f -1(y) = x
The arrow diagram of two consecutive mappings, f
We can ind the composition of the functions f and
followed by g, denoted by gf is shown in the igure.
f -1 as follows:
Thus a single composite function gf(x) is equivalent (f -1 of)(x) = f -1(f (x)) = f -1(y) = x
to two successive functions f followed by g. and (fof -1)(y) = f (f -1(y)) = f(x) = y
We note that f -1 of and fof -1 are identity mappings on the domain and range of f and
Example 1: Let the real valued functions f and g be deined by f -1 respectively.
f(x) = 2x + 1 and g(x) = x2 - 1
Obtain the expressions for (i) fg (x) (ii) gf (x) (iii) f2 (x) (iv) g2 (x) 1.3.3 Algebraic Method to ind the Inverse Function
The inverse function can be found by using the algebraic method as explained in the
following example:
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Example 2: Let f : R " R be the function deined by So the value of f(x) = 2 + x - 1 varies over the interval [2, +T).
f(x) = 2x + 1. Find f -1(x) Therefore range f = [2, +T)
By deinition of inverse function f -1, we have
Remember that: domain f -1 = range f = [2, +T)
The change of name of variable in the deinition of function does not change that function and range f -1 = domain f = [1, +T)
where the domain and range coincide.
EXERCISE 1.2
Solution: We ind the inverse of f as follows:
Write f(x) = 2x + 1 = y 1. The real valued functions f and g are deined below. Find
So that y is the image of x under f. (a) fog (x) (b) gof (x) (c) fof (x) (d) gog (x)
Now solve this equation for x as follows:
, x ≠1
y = 2x +1 3
⇒ 2x = y - 1
(i) f(x) = 2x + 1 ; g (x) =
x -1
g (x) = 2 , x ≠ 0
y-1
1
⇒
(ii) f (x) = x +1 ;
x
x=
, x ≠1
2 1
∴ (y) = ( y - 1 ) ∴ x = f -1 (y)
-1 1 (iii) f (x) = ; g(x) = (x2 + 1)2
f x -1
∴ f -1 (x) =
1 2. For the real valued function, f deined below, ind
(x - 1)
2 (a) f -1(x) (b) f -1(-1) and verify f (f -1 (x)) = f -1 f(x)) = x
Veriication: (i) f(x) = -2x + 8 (ii) f(x) = 3x3 + 7
f ( f -1 (x) ) = f (x - 1) = 2 (x - 1) + 1 = x
1 1
2x + 1
(iii) f(x) = (-x + 9)3 (iv)
2 2
f (x) = ,x>1
x -1
f -1 ( f (x) ) = f -1 ( 2x + 1) = ( 2x + 1 - 1) = x
1 3. Without inding the inverse, state the domain and range of f -1.
and
, x ≠ -3
2
1
(i) (iii)
Without inding the inverse, state the domain and range of f -1, where
f (x) = x+2 f (x) =
Example 3: x+3
f (x) = 2 + x -1 (ii) f (x) =
x -1
, x≠ 4 (iv) f(x) = (x - 5)2 , x 8 5
x -4
Solution: We see that f is not deined when x < 1.
∴ Domain f = [1, +T)
As a varies over the interval [1, +T), the value of x - 1 varies over the interval [0, +T).
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The table of values of f(x) for diferent values of x as x approaches 2 from left and Theorem 2: The limit of the diference of two functions is equal to the diference
of their limits.
Lim f ( x ) - g ( x ) = Lim f ( x ) - Lim g ( x ) = L - M
right is as follows:
from left of 2 2 from right of 2
x 1 1.5 1.8 1.9 1.99 1.999 1.9999 2.0001 2.001 2.01 2.1 2.2 2.5 3
For example, x →3 x →3 x →3
3
f(x)=x 1 3.375 5.832 6.859 7.8806 7.988 7.9988 8.0012 8.012 8.1206 9.261 10.648 15.625 27
Theorem 3: If k is any real number, then
Lim kf ( x ) = k Lim f ( x ) = kL
The table shows that, as x gets closer and closer to 2 (suiciently close to 2), from
Lim ( 3 x ) = 3 Lim (x ) = 3 (2 ) = 6
both sides, f(x) gets closer and closer to 8. x →a x →a
We say that 8 is the limit of f(x) when x approaches 2 and is written as: For example:
f ( x ) → 8 as x → 2
x →2 x →2
3
or lim ( x ) = 8
x →2
Theorem 4: The limit of the product of the functions is equal to the product of
1.4.5 Limit of a Function their limits.
f ( x ) Lim f ( x)
g ( x ) ≠ 0, M ≠ 0
x →a
Lim
( ) ( )
x →a L
It is neither desirable nor practicable to ind the limit of a function by numerical = = ,
x →a g x Lim g x M
x →a
3 x + 4 Lim
approach. We must be able to evaluate a limit in some mechanical way. The theorems on
Lim =
(3 x + 4) 6 + 4 10
x →2
x+3
limits will serve this purpose. Their proofs will be discussed in higher classes. For example: = = =2
x →2 Lim (x + 3) 2+3 5
x →2
( )
n
Theorem 6:
Let f and g be two functions, for which Lim f ( x ) = L and Lim g ( x ) = M , then Lim f ( x ) = Lim f ( x ) = Ln
n n
x →a x →a x →a x →a
Theorem 1: The limit of the sum of two functions is equal to the sum of their limits.
Lim f ( x ) + g ( x ) = Lim f ( x ) + Lim g ( x ) = L + M
( )
Lim ( 2 x - 3) = Lim ( 2 x - 3) = (5)3 = 125
3
3
For example:
x →4 x →4
x →a x →a x →a
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Lim P ( x ) = P ( c )
positive integer.
then show that
x →c
xn - a n x-m - a -m
Solution: Using the theorems on limits, we have Now =
-1 x m - a m
x -a x -a
=
Lim P=
(x) Lim+ (an x n an-1 x +
n -1
+ .... = m m (a ≠ 0)
x a x -a
a1 x + a0
x →c x →c
+a a
→
We simplify the given function by using algebraic technique of making factors if possible 1.5.2 Lim =
and cancel the common factors. The method is explained in the following important limits.
0
By substituting x = 0, we have form, so rationalizing the numerator.
0
xn - an
= na n-1 where n is an integer and a > 0 x + a - a
x - a ∴
1.5.1
= Lim
Lim
x →a x+a - a x +a + a
a
Lim
x →0 x x →0 x x +a +
Case 1: Suppose n is a positive integer. x +a -a
= Lim
x →0 x(
0
x+a + a)
By substituting x = a , we get form. So we make factors as follows:
0
x
xn - an = (x - a) (xn-1 + axn-2 + a2 xn-2 + .... + an-1)
= Lim
x →0 x( x+a + a)
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Example 1: Evaluate (b) Limit as x " -T. This type of limits are handled in the same way as limits as x " +T.
i.e. = 0, where x ≠ 0
1
x2 - 1 x -3 Lim
(i) Lim 2 (ii) Lim x →-∞ x
x →1 x - x x →3 x- 3
The following theorem is useful for evaluating limit at ininity.
0
form
2
x -1 Theorem: Let p be a positive rational number. If xp is deined, then
0
Solution: (i) Lim (By making factors)
x →1 x2 - x
a a
∴
Lim = 0 and Lim p = 0 ,where a is any real number.
x2 - 1 ( x - 1)( x + 1) x+1 1+1 x →+∞ p x →-∞ x
-5 -5
Lim 2 = Lim = Lim = =2 x
x →1 x - x x →1 x( x - 1) x →1 x 1
x -3 0
6
(By making factors of x - 3)
For example, Lim 3 = 0 , Lim = Lim 1/ 2 = 0
x →±∞ x x →-∞ x →-∞ x
form
x - 3 0
(ii) Lim x
x →3
1 1
∴ Lim
and Lim = Lim =0
x -3 ( x + 3 )( x - 3) x →+∞ x →+∞
5 1
= Lim x
x →3 x- 3 x →3 x- 3 x5
= Lim ( x + 3)
x →3 1.5.4 Method for Evaluating the Limits at Ininity
= ( 3 + 3)
=2 3 In this case we irst divide each term of both the numerator and the denominator by
the highest power of x that appears in the denominator and then use the above theorem.
1.5.3 Limit at Ininity
5 x 4 - 10x 2 + 1
x →+∞ -3 x 3 + 10x 2 + 50
Example 2: Evaluate Lim
, when x " c (a number)
f(x)
We have studied the limits of the functions f(x), f(x) g(x) and
g(x)
Let us see what happens to the limit of the function f(x) if c is +T or -T (limits at ininity)
Solution: Dividing up and down by x3 , we get
-4 / x + 5/x 2 0+0
to zero when the number x is suiciently large.
4 x 4 - 5x 3
=0 x →-∞ -3 - 2/x - 1/x -3 - 0 - 0
Lim = Lim = =0
x →-∞ 3 x + 2x + 1
1 5 2 3 5
We express this phenomenon by writing Lim
x →∞ x
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Example 4: Evaluate
x →0
Deduction Lim (1 + x )1 / x = e
1
2 - 3x 2 - 3x
We know that Lim 1 + = e
(i) L im (ii) L im n
x →-∞ x →+∞
n
2 2
3 + 4x 3 + 4x (i)
x →∞
-2/x + 3
When x → 0, n → ∞
2 - 3x 0+3 3
Lim = L im = =
x →-∞ x →-∞
1
3 + 4x 2 3 / x2 + 4 0+4 2
Lim 1 + = e
n
n
(ii) Here x == x == --xx as
a xx > 0 As
∴
x →∞
∴ Lim (1 + x )
Dividing up and down by x, we get
1/ x
-3
=e
x →0
2 - 3x 2/x + 3 0-3
Lim = Lim = =
x →+∞ x →+∞
ax - 1
3 + 4x 2 3 / x2 + 4 0+4 2
1.5.6
x →0
Lim = loge a
1
1 +
n x
x →+∞
n
1.5.5 Lim = e.
Put ax - 1 = y (i)
then ax = 1 + y
By the Binomial theorem, we have
So x = loga (1 + y)
1 1 n( n - 1 ) 1 n( n - 1 )( n - 2 ) 1 when x " 0, y " 0
1 + = 1 + n + +...
n 2 3 From (i)
n n n n
+
1 1 1 1 2
2! 3!
= 1 +1 + 1 - + 1 - 1 - + . . .
2! n 3 ! n n ∴
x
a -1 y 1
Lim = Lim = Lim
x →0 y →0 log ( 1 + y) y →0
( )
x 1
when n
→ ∞,
1 2 3
a log a ( 1 + y)
, , , . . . all tend to zero. y
1
n n n 1 1
Lim( 1 + y)1/ y = e
∴ L im 1 + = 1 + 1 +
= Lim = = log a
y →0 log ( 1 + y) y →0
n
1 1 1 1 1 / y e
n
+ + + +... a log a e
x →∞
2! 3! 4! 5!
= 1 + 1 + 0.5 + 0.166667 + 0.0416667 + ... = 2.718281 ... ex - 1
Deduction Lim = loge e = 1.
x→0 x
As approximate value of e is = 2.718281.
1
∴ Lim 1 + = e .
n
n
x
a -1
x →+∞ We know that Lim = log e a (1)
x →0 x
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Lim (e x ) = ∞ Lim (e x ) = Lim - x = 0,
e
(i) (ii) Many limit problems arise that cannot be directly evaluated by algebraic techniques. They
x →∞ x →-∞ x →-∞
a
require geometric arguments, so we evaluate an important theorem.
Lim = 0 , where a is any real number. sinq
x If q is measured in radian, then Lim
(iii)
q
x →±∞
1.5.8 =1
q →0
Proof: To evaluate this limit, we apply a new technique. Take q a positive acute central angle
Example 5: Express each limit in terms of the number ‘e’
3
Lim 1 +
of a circle with radius r = 1. As shown in the igure, OAB represents a sector of the circle.
2n 1
n
(a) (b) Lim (1+2h) h
n→+∞ h →0
Given OA = OB = 1 (radii of unit circle)
∴ In rt ∆OCB, sinq =
Solution: (a) Observe the resemblance of the limit with BC
= BC ( OB = 1)
OB
1
Lim 1 + = e In rt ∆OAD, tanq =
n
n
AD
n→∞ = AD ( OA = 1)
OA
1 + = 1 + = 1 +
n n
2n
3 3 1 3
n n n / 3
Area of ∆OAB = OA BC = (1)(sinq ) = sinq
1 1 1
put m = n/3
(i)
3 1 when n → ∞ ,
2 2 2
∴ Lim 1 + = Lim 1 +
6
n
m m → ∞
= e6 1 1 1
n→+∞ m→+∞ (ii) ( r = 1)
2 2 2
Area of ∆OAD = OA AD = (1)(tanq ) = tanq
1 1 1
and (iii)
2 2 2
1
(b) Observe the resemblance of the limit with Lim (1 + x) = e , x
From the igure we see that
x →0
q
1 1
m
m →0 2
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EXERCISE 1.3
q p
q
sinq cos q
1
2
1< < 0 < <
sinq sinq
1. Evaluate each limit by using theorems of limits:
> cos q cos q < (ii) Lim (3x 2 - 2x + 4)
q q
i.e., 1> or <1 (i) Lim (2x + 4) (iii) Lim x2 + x + 4
x →3 x →1 x →3
when q " 0, cos q " 1
Sin q x2 - 4
2 x 3 + 5x
q
(iv) Lim (v) Lim ( x3 + 1 - x2 + 5 ) (vi) Lim
x →2 x →2 x →-2
Since is sandwitched between 1 and a quantity approaching 1 itself.
3x - 2
So, by the sandwitch theorem, it must also approach 1. 2. Evaluate each limit by using algebraic techniques.
sinq
x3 - x 3 x3 + 4x x3 - 8
q (ii) Lim 2
i.e., lim =1
q →0
x →2 x + x - 6
x +x
(i) Lim (iii) Lim 2
x →-1 x →0
Note: The same result holds for -p/2 < q < q
x+1
x 3 - 3 x 2 + 3x - 1 x3 + x 2 2x 2 - 32
sin 7q Lim 2
x3 - x x - 1 x - 4x 2
(iv) Lim (v) (vi) Lim 3
x →1 x →-1 x →4
q x- 2 x+h - x
Example 6: Evaluate: lim
q →0
sinq
xn - an
x - 2
(vii) Lim (viii) Lim (ix) Lim
x →2 h →0 x →a
q
Solution: Observe the resemblance of the limit with lim =1 h xm - am
q →0
Let x = 7q so that q = x/7
when q " 0 we have x " 0
3. Evaluate the following limits
1 - cos q
,
sin 7q
sin x 0
sinq
sin 7 x
∴
(i) Lim (ii) Lim (iii) Lim
x →0 q →0
q
x →0
sin x sin x
Lim = Lim = 7 Lim = (7)(1) = 7 x x
q →0 x →0 x/7 x →0 x
x →p p - x
sin x sina x x
1 - cos q
(iv) Lim (v) Lim (vi) Lim
x →0 sinbx x →0 tan x
= sinq
x
q (1 + cos q ) q (1 + cos q )
q 1 + cos q
1
= =
1 - cos q sinq
4. Express each limit in terms of e:
∴ = lim sinq lim
q q q →0 1 + cos q
1
1 1 2 1
lim lim
q →0 q →0 q →0
Lim 1 + Lim 1 + (iii) Lim 1 -
n
2n n
n n n
(i) (ii)
1 n→+∞ n→+∞ n→+∞
1+1
= (0)(1)( )
1 4
(iv) Lim 1 + Lim 1 + (vi) Lim (1 + 3 x ) x
n n
2
3n n
= (0) (v)
n→+∞ n→+∞ x →0
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(vii) Lim (1 + 2 x ) x
(viii) Lim (1 - 2h )
Example 1: Determine whether Lim f ( x) and Lim f ( x) exist, when
x →2 x →4
(ix) Lim
1 x
1
x →∞ 1 + x
2 x2
0≤ x ≤2
x →0 h →0
2 x + 1 if
h
e1/ x - 1 e1/ x - 1
, x<0 , x>0 f ( x) = 7 - x if 2≤ x ≤4
+1 +1
(x) Lim 1/ x (xi) Lim 1/ x
x →0 e x →0 e
x if 4≤ x ≤6
Solution:
1.6 Continuous and Discontinuous Functions
(i) Lim- f ( x) = Lim- (2 x + 1) = 4 + 1 = 5
x →2 x →2
=
Since Lim =
f ( x) Lim f ( x) 5
-
x →2 +
x →2
In deining Lim f ( x) , we restricted x to an open interval containing c i.e., we studied
x →c ⇒ Lim f ( x) exists and is equal to 5.
x →2
the behavior of f on both sides of c. However, in some cases it is necessary to investigate (ii) Lim- f ( x) =Lim- (7 - x) =7 - 4 = 3
x →4 x →4
Lim+= =
one-sided limits i.e., the left hand limit and the right hand limit.
f ( x) Lim ( x) 4
x →4 +
x →4
Lim f ( x) = L is read as the limit of f(x) is equal to L as x approaches c from the left i.e., Therefore Lim f ( x) does not exist.
x →4
x →c
for all x suiciently close to c, but less than c, the value of f(x) can be made as close as we We have seen that sometimes Lim f ( x) = f (c) and sometimes it does not and also sometimes
x →c
please to L.
f (c) is not even deined whereas Lim f ( x) exists.
x →c
= = =
be discontinuous at “c”.
Lim f ( x) L if and only if Lim f ( x) Lim+ f ( x) L
x →c x →c
-
x →c
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∴ f (x) is continuous at x = 1
Lim- f ( x) = Lim- f ( x - 1) = 3 - 1 = 2
x →3 x →3
f(x) = x -3 g( x) = if x ≠ 3
2
x -9 i.e. condition (ii) is not satisied
6 if x = 3
(a) (b)
∴
x -3
Lim f ( x) does not exist
x →3
Solution: (a) Given f (3) = 6
∴ the function f is deined at x = 3.
Hence f(x) is not continuous at x = 3
x2 - 9 EXERCISE 1.4
Now Lim f( x ) = Lim
x →3 x →3
( x + 3)( x - 3)
x -3
1. Determine the left hand limit and the right hand limit and then, ind the limit of the
following functions when x " c
= Lim
= Lim ( x + 3) = 6
x →3 x -3
x →3
x2 - 9
f(x) = 2x + x - 5, c = 1 , c = -3
x - 3
2
(i) (ii) f( x ) =
f( x ) = x - 5 ,
As Lim f( x ) = 6 = f( 3 )
x →3
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2 x + 5 if x ≤ 2
We now learn the method to draw the graphs of the Explicit Functions like y = f(x) ,
f ( x) =
4 x + 1 if
(i) ,c =2 where f(x) = ax, ex, loga x , and loge x.
x 2
3 x - 1 if x < 1 1.7.1 Graph of the Exponential Function f(x) = ax
f ( x) =
(ii) 4 if x = 1, c = 1
2 x if x > 1 Let us draw the graph of y = 2x, here a = 2.
We prepare the following table for diferent values of x and f(x) near the origin:
-4 -3 -2 -1
if x ≤ - 2
x 0 1 2 3 4
2
3x
If f ( x) = x - 1 if - 2 < x < 2
x
y = f(x) = 2 0.0625 0.125 0.25 0.5 1 2 4 8 16
3.
if x ≥ 2
Discuss continuity at x = 2 and x = -2
3 Plotting the points (x, y) and joining them with smooth
curve as shown in the igure, we get the graph of y = 2x.
From the graph of 2x the characteristics of the graph
x + 2 , x ≤ -1
of y = ax are observed as follows:
If f ( x) =
If a > 1, (i) ax is always +ve for all real values of x.
4. , find "c" so that Lim f ( x) exists.
x →-1
c + 2 , x > -1
(ii) ax increases as x increases.
(iii) ax = 1 when x = 0
(iv) ax " 0 as x "-T
5. Find the values m and n, so that given function f is continuous
at x = 3.
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Table of some of the corresponding values of x and f(x) is as under: Each of which deines y as a function of x.
x "0 0.1 1 2 4 6 8 10 "+T
y = f(x) = lg x "-T -1 0 0.30 0.60 0.77 0.90 1 "+T
Plotting the points (x, y) and joining them with a smooth curve we get the graph as
shown in the igure.
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± 3 ± 3
t 0 1 2
y ±2 ±1 0 ±1 0
x 4 1 0 1 4
-2 -1
Plotting the points (x , y) and connecting them with a smooth curve as shown in the
y 0 1 2
igure, we get the graph of a circle.
We plot the points (x, y) , connecting these
x2 y2 points with a smooth curve shown in igure, we
(b) The graph of ellipse of the form 2 + 2 = 1 obtain the graph of a parabola with equation
a b
y2 = x.
graph is symmetric with respect to the y-axis, x-axis and the origin.
x2 = 4 ⇒ x = ±2
Solution: The domain of the function is 0 7 x 7 2
y = 0 implies
y2 = 9 ⇒ y = ±3
For 0 7 x 7 1, the graph of the function is that of y = x
x = 0 implies and for 1 < x 7 2 , the graph of the function is that of y = x - 1
Therefore x-intercepts are 2 and -2 and y-intercepts are 3 and -3 We prepare the table for some values of x and y in 0 7 x 7 2 satisfying the equations y
By assigning values of x, we ind the values of y. So we prepare = x and y = x - 1
a table for some values of x and y satisfying equation (1). x 0 0.5 0.8 1 1.5 1.8 2
y 0 0.5 0.8 1 0.5 0.8 1
x 0 1 2 -1 -2
± ±
y ±3 27 0 27 0
4 4
Ploting the points (x, y), connecting these points with a smooth curve as shown in the
igure, we get the graph of an ellipse.
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Plot the points (x, y). Connecting these points we get two straight lines, which is the Scale for graphs
graph of a discontinuous function. p
x2 - 9
Along x-axis, length of side o f small square = radian
, x≠3
6
x - 3
Example 2: Graph the function deined by y = Along y-axis, length of side of small square = 0.1 unit
Two points (0, 0) and ( (p/3,1) lie on the line y = x
Solution: The domain of the function consists of all real numbers except 3.
We prepare a table for some values of x and y in the interval -p 7 x 7 p it satisfying the
0
When x = 3, both the numerator and denominator are zero, and is undeined. equation y = cos x.
x 2 - 9 ( x - 3)( x + 3)
0
= x + 3 provided x ≠ 3 . -p -5p/6 -2p/3 -p/2 -p/3 -p/6 0 p/6 p/3 p/2 2p/3 5p/6 p
x - 3 x - 3
Simplifying we get y = = x
y = cos x -1 -.87 -.5 0 -.5 .87 1 .87 .5 0 -.5 -.87 -1
We prepare a table for diferent values of x and y satisfy the equation y = x + 3 and x ≠ 3.
X -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 2.9 3 3.1 4
Y 0 1 2 3 4 5 5.9 6 6.1 7
p radian = 0.73
the students.
43
x=
180
Solution: To ind the solution of the equation cos x = x,
43
Check: cos p = cos 43o = 0.73
we draw the graphs of the two functions
y = x and y = cos x : -p 7 x 7 p 180
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Note: Since the scales along the two axes are diferent so the line y = x is not equally
inclined to both the axes.
EXERCISE 1.5
2 2
x2 y2
(i) x +y =9 (ii) + =1
16 4
x - 1 if x < 3
y=
2x + 1 if x ≥ 3
(i)
x2 - 4
x ≠ 2
x-2
(ii) y=
x + 3 if x ≠ 3
y=
2
(iii)
if x = 3
x 2 - 16
x ≠ 4
x-4
(iv) y=
= cos x
x
(ii)
2
(iii) 2 x = tan x
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