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The following table gives the Existence of Limit Theorem and the Definition of Continuity. Scroll down the page for examples and solutions.
- These limits come up often in our studies of calculus and infinite series. They are essential for developing the derivatives of trig. Functions, and because trig. Functions are so important in physics and other fields, their derivatives are very important. You should memorize them – no kidding.
- Evaluate limit lim θ→π/4 θtan(θ) Since θ = π/4 is in the domain of the function θtan(θ) we use Substitution Theorem to substitute π/4 for θ in the limit expression: lim θ→π/4 θtanθ = π 4 tan π 4 = π 4 1 = π 4. – Typeset by FoilTEX – 10.
- Limit of a Trigonometric Function, important limits, examples and solutions. Common formulas Product and Quotient Rule Chain Rule.
We have also included a limits calculator at the end of this lesson. This math tool will show you the steps to find the limits of a given function.
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Definition Of Limits
We write
and say “the limit of f(x), as x approaches a, equals L”
if we can make the values of f(x) arbitrarily close to L by taking x to be sufficiently close to a (on either side of a) but not equal to a.
This says that as x gets closer and closer to the number a (from either side of a) the values of f(x) get closer and closer to the number L In finding the limit of f(x) as x approaches, we never consider x = a. In fact, f(x) need not even be defined when x = a. The only thing that matters is how f(x) is defined near a.
What is a Limit?
Basic idea of Limits, informal definition of Limit, and what it means to calculate a limit.
In general, there are 3 ways to approach finding limits:
- Numerical Approach: t-table
- Graphical Approach: analyze the graph
- Analytical Approach: use algebra or calculus
What is the Limit Theorem?
As x approaches c, the limit of f(x) is L, if the limit from the left exists and the limit from the right exists and both limits are L.
Direct Substitution Property
If f is a polynomial or a rational function and a is the domain of f, then
Example:
Evaluate the following limits
Solution:
How to calculate the limit of a function using substitution?
Functions with Direct Substitution Property are called continuous at a. However, not all limits can be evaluated by direct substitution. The following are some other techniques that can be used.
Factoring And Canceling
Example:
Solution:
We can’t find the limit by substituting x = 1 because
is undefined.
Instead, we need to do some preliminary algebra. We factor the numerator as a difference of squares and then cancel out the common term (x – 1)
Therefore,
Note: In the above example, we were able to compute the limit by replacing the function by a simpler function g(x) = x + 1, with the same limit. This is valid because f(x) = g(x) except when x = 1.
How to calculate a Limit By Factoring and Canceling?
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How to calculate the limit of a function by using the factorization method?
If there are fractions within fractions, try to combine the fractions.
Example:
Solution:
We cannot use the substitution method because the numerator and denominator would be zero.
How to calculate a Limit by getting a Common Denominator?
If there is a square root, try to multiply by the conjugate.
Example:
Solution:
We cannot use the substitution method because the numerator and denominator would be zero.
How to calculate a Limit by multiplying by a Conjugate?
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Calculating a Limit by Expanding and Simplifying
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