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What does x + x equal?
What does x + x equal?
2x
What is lim x->c [f(x) + f(x)] equal to?
What is lim x->c [f(x) + f(x)] equal to?
2lim x->c f(x)
What is lim x->1 (f(-x) + g(x)/2) given lim x->-1 f(x) = 2 and lim x->1 g(x) = 6?
What is lim x->1 (f(-x) + g(x)/2) given lim x->-1 f(x) = 2 and lim x->1 g(x) = 6?
5
What is lim x->4 f(f(x)) if as x approaches 4, f(x) approaches 1?
What is lim x->4 f(f(x)) if as x approaches 4, f(x) approaches 1?
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When doing piecewise defined functions and limits, how do you know which equation to use?
When doing piecewise defined functions and limits, how do you know which equation to use?
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What should you do if the limit is coming from both sides?
What should you do if the limit is coming from both sides?
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Study Notes
Algebraic Properties of Limits
- The sum of a variable, x, added to itself is simplified to 2x.
- The limit as x approaches c of the sum of a function f(x) and itself equals twice the limit of the function: lim x->c [f(x) + f(x)] = 2lim x->c f(x).
Evaluating Limits with Piecewise Functions
- Example limits:
- lim x->-1 f(x) = 2,
- lim x->1 f(x) = 4,
- lim x->1 g(x) = 6.
- To find lim x->1 (f(-x) + g(x)/2), substitute values under given limits:
- lim x->1 f(-x) uses lim x->1 f(x) = 2,
- g(1) = 6. Therefore, (2 + 6/2) = 5.
Nested Limits
- For lim x->4 f(f(x)), if f(x) approaches 1 as x approaches 4, then substitute into the function:
- This results in lim x->4 f(f(1)) which simplifies to lim x->1 f(x). Evaluate f(x) at the new limit.
Piecewise Defined Functions
- When working with piecewise defined functions and limits, identify which equation to use based on the direction of the limit:
- For left-hand limits (x->-5⁻), apply the condition x < -5. Use this equation as x is approaching from the left side of -5.
Evaluating Two-Sided Limits
- Always check the limits from both sides for x->c.
- If the left-hand limit matches the right-hand limit, that value is the limit; if they differ, the limit does not exist (DNE).
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This quiz focuses on the algebraic properties of limits and piecewise functions. It includes flashcards that explore various limit scenarios and algebraic expressions to enhance your understanding of these crucial concepts in calculus.
