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Understanding Limits and Continuity

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add. 1 lim (f(x) + g(x)) = L+M.
x4c
Unit 1: Limits and continuity.
Limit properties:
lim f(x) = L, lim g(x)=M
x-c
X4C
subtr. 2 lim (f(x) - g

Limit Properties and Finding Strategies

Limits describe what happens to a function as its input approaches a specific value. The key limit properties you need to know include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, exponentiation, and composition. For example, the limit of a sum equals the sum of the limits, and the limit of a product equals the product of the limits.

When finding limits, always start with direct substitution. If substitution gives you an actual value, you're done! If you get ∞/0, that indicates an asymptote. But if you get the indeterminate form 0/0, you'll need to try other techniques.

The indeterminate form 0/0 doesn't mean the limit doesn't exist - it just means you need more work to find it. This is where special techniques come into play.

Quick Tip: When you encounter 0/0, think of it as a signal to try factoring, conjugates, or trig identities - not as a final answer!

add. 1 lim (f(x) + g(x)) = L+M.
x4c
Unit 1: Limits and continuity.
Limit properties:
lim f(x) = L, lim g(x)=M
x-c
X4C
subtr. 2 lim (f(x) - g

Continuity and Special Techniques

When stuck with indeterminate forms, try factoring polynomials, using conjugates for square roots, applying trig identities, or as a last resort, creating tables or graphs to approximate the limit. Each technique works best for specific types of expressions.

Functions can have three main types of discontinuities: removable (point) discontinuities that can be "fixed," jump discontinuities where the function suddenly changes value, and asymptotic discontinuities where the function grows infinitely large. A function is continuous at a point if the limit at that point equals the function's value.

The Squeeze Theorem is a powerful tool when direct methods fail. If a function g(x) is "squeezed" between two functions f(x) and h(x) that both approach the same limit L, then g(x) must also approach L.

Remember these crucial limits: sin(θ)/θ → 1 and 1cos(θ)1-cos(θ)/θ → 0 as θ approaches 0. These special limits appear frequently in calculus problems.

add. 1 lim (f(x) + g(x)) = L+M.
x4c
Unit 1: Limits and continuity.
Limit properties:
lim f(x) = L, lim g(x)=M
x-c
X4C
subtr. 2 lim (f(x) - g

Infinite Limits and Intermediate Value Theorem

When a limit approaches infinity as x approaches some value a, we have a vertical asymptote at x = a. For rational functions with polynomials, you can determine the limit by comparing the highest powers of x in the numerator and denominator.

For limits of the form Axᵃ/Bxᵇ as x approaches infinity, the result depends on comparing exponents a and b: if a = b, the limit equals A/B; if a < b, the limit is 0; if a > b, the limit is infinity. This technique helps evaluate many complicated limits involving polynomials.

The Intermediate Value Theorem guarantees that continuous functions don't skip values. If a function is continuous on an interval a,ba,b, then it takes on every value between f(a) and f(b). This powerful theorem helps us prove that certain equations have solutions.

Why This Matters: The Intermediate Value Theorem explains why you can't drive from sea level to a mountain without passing through every elevation in between - continuous functions can't "teleport" past values!



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Understanding Limits and Continuity

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priscilla

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Calculus starts with understanding limits and continuity - the foundation for everything that follows. These concepts help us analyze what happens when functions approach certain values and determine where functions behave smoothly without breaks or jumps.

add. 1 lim (f(x) + g(x)) = L+M.
x4c
Unit 1: Limits and continuity.
Limit properties:
lim f(x) = L, lim g(x)=M
x-c
X4C
subtr. 2 lim (f(x) - g

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Limit Properties and Finding Strategies

Limits describe what happens to a function as its input approaches a specific value. The key limit properties you need to know include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, exponentiation, and composition. For example, the limit of a sum equals the sum of the limits, and the limit of a product equals the product of the limits.

When finding limits, always start with direct substitution. If substitution gives you an actual value, you're done! If you get ∞/0, that indicates an asymptote. But if you get the indeterminate form 0/0, you'll need to try other techniques.

The indeterminate form 0/0 doesn't mean the limit doesn't exist - it just means you need more work to find it. This is where special techniques come into play.

Quick Tip: When you encounter 0/0, think of it as a signal to try factoring, conjugates, or trig identities - not as a final answer!

add. 1 lim (f(x) + g(x)) = L+M.
x4c
Unit 1: Limits and continuity.
Limit properties:
lim f(x) = L, lim g(x)=M
x-c
X4C
subtr. 2 lim (f(x) - g

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Continuity and Special Techniques

When stuck with indeterminate forms, try factoring polynomials, using conjugates for square roots, applying trig identities, or as a last resort, creating tables or graphs to approximate the limit. Each technique works best for specific types of expressions.

Functions can have three main types of discontinuities: removable (point) discontinuities that can be "fixed," jump discontinuities where the function suddenly changes value, and asymptotic discontinuities where the function grows infinitely large. A function is continuous at a point if the limit at that point equals the function's value.

The Squeeze Theorem is a powerful tool when direct methods fail. If a function g(x) is "squeezed" between two functions f(x) and h(x) that both approach the same limit L, then g(x) must also approach L.

Remember these crucial limits: sin(θ)/θ → 1 and 1cos(θ)1-cos(θ)/θ → 0 as θ approaches 0. These special limits appear frequently in calculus problems.

add. 1 lim (f(x) + g(x)) = L+M.
x4c
Unit 1: Limits and continuity.
Limit properties:
lim f(x) = L, lim g(x)=M
x-c
X4C
subtr. 2 lim (f(x) - g

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Infinite Limits and Intermediate Value Theorem

When a limit approaches infinity as x approaches some value a, we have a vertical asymptote at x = a. For rational functions with polynomials, you can determine the limit by comparing the highest powers of x in the numerator and denominator.

For limits of the form Axᵃ/Bxᵇ as x approaches infinity, the result depends on comparing exponents a and b: if a = b, the limit equals A/B; if a < b, the limit is 0; if a > b, the limit is infinity. This technique helps evaluate many complicated limits involving polynomials.

The Intermediate Value Theorem guarantees that continuous functions don't skip values. If a function is continuous on an interval a,ba,b, then it takes on every value between f(a) and f(b). This powerful theorem helps us prove that certain equations have solutions.

Why This Matters: The Intermediate Value Theorem explains why you can't drive from sea level to a mountain without passing through every elevation in between - continuous functions can't "teleport" past values!

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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

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I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️

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Brad T

Android user

Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend

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Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀

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iOS user

This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!

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