1. Let's analyze the behavior of a function as $x$ approaches 1. 2. To understand this, we need to know the specific function $f(x)$ you are referring to. 3. The limit of $f(x)$ as $x$ approaches 1 is written as $$\lim_{x \to 1} f(x)$$. 4. If you provide the function, I can help calculate this limit step-by-step. 5. Please share the function or expression involving $x$ so we can proceed.