the graph of f shown below has vertical asymptotes at x = -3 and x = 5. analyze the following limits.

a. $\lim_{x \to -3^-} f(x)$
b. $\lim_{x \to -3^+} f(x)$
c. $\lim_{x \to -3} f(x)$
d. $\lim_{x \to 5^-} f(x)$
e. $\lim_{x \to 5^+} f(x)$
f. $\lim_{x \to 5} f(x)$

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the graph of f shown below has vertical asymptotes at x = -3 and x = 5. analyze the following limits.

a. $\lim_{x \to -3^-} f(x)$
b. $\lim_{x \to -3^+} f(x)$
c. $\lim_{x \to -3} f(x)$
d. $\lim_{x \to 5^-} f(x)$
e. $\lim_{x \to 5^+} f(x)$
f. $\lim_{x \to 5} f(x)$

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(A) $\lim_{x \to -3^+} f(x) = -\infty$

(B) The limit does not exist and is neither $\infty$ nor $-\infty$

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Analyze the behavior of \(f(x)\) as \(x \to -3^+\) from the graph

Evaluate the given multiple-choice options for part b

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