Science:Math Exam Resources/Courses/MATH102/December 2015/Question 09
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Match the function ((a), (b), (c)) to its sketch (one of (D), (E), (F), (G)). (a) , (b) (c) |
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For each given function, consider the function value at , the limit at infinity , and the sign of the function on the interval . |
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Please rate my easiness! It's quick and helps everyone guide their studies. (a) Let . Since , the graph (G) is out. Considering , the graph (E) is also out. Finally, we can factor out the numerator and rewrite as . Then, for , the denominator of the fraction is positive , and so is the numerator . It follows that for , , and hence (F) is out. To sum, it matches with (D). (b) Let . Using and , as in the solution for (a), the graphs (G) and (E) are out. But for , we have and , which implies that . i.e., (D) is out. Therefore, it matches with (F).
We can easily see that and . Then, (D), (F), and (G) are out, so that it matches with (E) Answer |