MAT 220 Calculus I

Exam 1

Summer 2011 CRN 31139

Instructor: Robert Foth

Pima Community College, Northwest Campus


Answer the questions in the spaces provided on the question sheets. If you
need additional space use the back of the page and make sure the problem
number is referenced with the work. If scratch paper is used make sure to
attach the paper along with the exam when it is turned in. You must show all
work to receive full credit on the problem. You may use a calculator. No
notes. Be sure to read each question carefully and follow the instructions
given. Good luck!

Any limit that goes to or needs to identify which direction it goes
(positive or negative).



Students Name:________________________________________________________







SCORE ___________________ / 100








1. Sketch a single graph with all of the following properties. I only want the graph (not an
equation). Based on the limits provided list out all points of discontinuities.
(6 points)
3 3 0 0
lim ( ) lim ( ) 0 lim ( ) 2 lim ( )
x x x x
f x f x f x f x
+ +

= = = =

lim ( ) 0 lim ( )
x x
f x f x

= =






















2. Find the discontinuities of the given function. Classify them as a point (removable)
discontinuity or a jump discontinuity. Include a rough sketch to justify your work.
(6 points)
( )
2
3 ,
5
3 ,
4
x x
g x
x
x
x x
<

=

>

3. Evaluate the limits without using a calculator. Justify all steps in the solutions.
(6 points each)
(i)
2
2
5 6
lim
2
x
x x
x

(ii)
2
2
4
lim
2
x
x
x

(iii)
( )( )
3
2
4 3 2
lim
1 2
x
x x
x x

+
+






4 Find a value for o to three decimal places for the function ( )
2
3 f x x x = where the
following is true.

( ) If 5 , then 10 .4 x f x o < <

Make sure to justify your answer.

(8 points)








































5. Find all values c such that the function is made continuous for all real numbers.
( )
3
0 ,
1
0 3,
c x
x
f x
c
x cx
+

<

=
+

> +

(6 points)















6. The Difference Quotient is defined as the expression
( ) ( ) f x h f x
h
+
. Find the difference
quotient for the function ( )
2
3
f x
x
=

and simplify your answer (the answer is not 1).

(6 points)




















7. Use the given functions to find the following limits (justify your answer).

( )
3 3
6
x
g x
x
+
=

2
4 3 2
( )
(2 3) 2 2
x x
f x
x x
<

=

>

(6 points each)
(i)




















(ii)






















( )
6
lim
x
g x

( )
2
lim
x
f x

8. Find the Domain and Range of the given functions.

(4 points each)
(i)
( )
3 7 1 h x x x = +













(ii)
( ) ( )
3sin 5 5 f x x =











9. Find the equation of a secant line through the function
( )
2
8 2
x
f x x =
from x = 1 to
x = 3. Graph both the function and the secant line.
(6 points)

















10. The displacement (in cm) of a moving object moving in a straight line is given by
( )
2
5 s t t t =
, where t is measured in seconds. Find the average velocity from 1 t = to
2.5 t =
(6 points)














11. How close to 5 must x be to ensure that f (x) = 4x 3 is within .01 of 17?
(Extra Credit do not attempt unless finished with the entire exam - #12 is not extra credit)
(4 points)








































12. Evaluate the limits by using the graph of the function f (x) given below.




(3 points each)
(i)
( )
7
lim
x
f x

(ii)
( )
0
lim
x
f x

(iii)
( )
4
lim
x
f x

(iv)
( )
10
lim
x
f x

(v)
( )
2
lim
x
f x

(vi)
( )
7
lim
x
f x