Calculus Module 2 - Limits of a Function Quiz
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What does 'evaluating' in the context of limits mean?

  • Calculating the area under a curve
  • Finding the constant value
  • Evaluating a function at a specific point (correct)
  • Determining the rate of change
  • What is the limit of a constant function?

  • It is undefined
  • It approaches infinity
  • It is always zero
  • It is equal to the constant value (correct)
  • In the expression $\lim_{x \to 5}\ x$, what does the limit represent?

  • The constant value
  • The maximum value of the function
  • The function value at $x = 5$ (correct)
  • The rate of change at $x = 5$
  • What is the result of $\lim_{x \to 2}\ 3x$?

    <p>$6$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the limit of a power theorem state?

    <p>The limit of a power function is equal to the limit of the base raised to that power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Given $\lim_{x \to -1}\ (-1)$, what is the result?

    <p>$-1$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of the limit of a function?

    <p>The value a function approaches as its input approaches a set value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When determining the existence of a limit, what must be true about the one-sided limits approaching that value?

    <p>They must be equal to each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result when an infinite limit exists?

    <p>The function approaches positive or negative infinity as x approaches a certain value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to evaluate a limit at infinity?

    <p>Analyze the limit as x approaches positive or negative infinity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do we need to check one-sided limits when evaluating the limit of a function?

    <p>To ensure consistency in approaching the limit from both sides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a situation where the limit at a certain point cannot be determined?

    <p>'Indeterminate form' situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the limit of $4x$ as $x$ approaches $-1/2$?

    <p>$-8$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If $f(x) = 3x - 2$ and $g(x) = x^2$, what is $\lim_{x \to 2} f(x) + g(x)$?

    <p>$5$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For the function $h(x) = 3x^2 - x + 5$, what is $\lim_{x \to -2} h(x)$?

    <p>$17$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Given $f(x) = x^2 + 3x$ and $g(x) = 2x - 5$, what is $\lim_{x \to -3} f(x) \cdot g(x)$?

    <p>$-54$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the limit of $\frac{1}{x}$ as $x$ approaches $0$?

    <p>$\infty$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If $p(x) = x^3 + x^2 + x + 1$, what is $\lim_{x \to 1} p(x)$?

    <p>$6$</p> Signup and view all the answers

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