11-12 Sketch the graph of the function and use it to...

11-12 Sketch the graph of the function and use it to determine the values of a for which $\lim _{x \rightarrow a} f(x)$ exists. $$ f(x)=\left\{\begin{array}{ll}{1+\sin x} & {\text { if } x<0} \\ {\cos x} & {\text { if } 0 \leq x \leq \pi} \\ {\sin x} & {\text { if } x>\pi}\end{array}\right. $$

11-12 Sketch the graph of the function and use it to determine the values of a for which $\lim _{x \rightarrow a} f(x)$ exists.
$$ f(x)=\left\{\begin{array}{ll}{1+\sin x} & {\text { if } x<0} \\ {\cos x} & {\text { if } 0 \leq x \leq \pi} \\ {\sin x} & {\text { if } x>\pi}\end{array}\right. $$

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Key Concepts

Piecewise Functions

A piecewise function is defined by different expressions over different intervals of its domain. This requires analyzing each segment separately, especially at the endpoints where the function’s rule changes, to understand its overall behavior.

One-Sided Limits

One-sided limits refer to the limit of a function as the input approaches a specific value from one side—either from the left or the right. They are essential for evaluating the behavior of a function at points where the definition changes, as in the case of piecewise functions.

Limit Existence

The limit of a function at a point exists if both the left-hand limit and right-hand limit exist and are equal at that point. This concept is crucial for determining continuity and identifying possible discontinuities, particularly at boundaries in a piecewise-defined function.

Graphing Functions

Graphing a function provides a visual representation of its behavior, which aids in identifying continuity or discontinuities, asymptotic behavior, and the existence of limits, especially when dealing with piecewise functions where the behavior can change at different intervals.

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