MATH 102 Calculus 1: Evaluating Limits

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What is the result of evaluating the limit: $\lim_{x \to 1} (x^3 + 2x^2 - 3x + 4)$?

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  • 8 (correct)
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Given the limit $\lim_{x \to 1} (x^3 + 2x^2 - 3x + 4)$, what operation is primarily used to evaluate this limit?

  • L'Hôpital's Rule
  • Factoring
  • Partial fraction decomposition
  • Direct substitution (correct)

Using the evaluation method demonstrated, what is the first step in finding $\lim_{x \to 1} (x^3 + 2x^2 - 3x + 4)$?

  • Substitute x = 1 into the polynomial. (correct)
  • Differentiate the polynomial
  • Manipulate the polynomial
  • Factor the polynomial

Based on the example provided, if we were to evaluate $\lim_{x \to 2} (x^3 + 2x^2 - 3x + 4)$, what would be the direct substituted expression?

<p>$(2)^3 + 2(2)^2 - 3(2) + 4$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the limit example $\lim_{x \to 1} (x^3 + 2x^2 - 3x + 4)$, what is the exponent of the highest degree term?

<p>3 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given that $\lim_{x \to c} f(x) = 2$, $\lim_{x \to c} g(x) = 1$, and $\lim_{x \to c} h(x) = \frac{1}{2}$, what is the value of $\lim_{x \to c} (h(x))^2$?

<p>1/4 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given that $\lim_{x \to c} f(x) = 2$, $\lim_{x \to c} g(x) = 1$, and $\lim_{x \to c} h(x) = \frac{1}{2}$, what is the value of $\lim_{x \to c} [(h(x))^3 - 3]^2$?

<p>16 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If $\lim_{x \to c} f(x) = 2$, $\lim_{x \to c} g(x) = 1$, and $\lim_{x \to c} h(x) = \frac{1}{2}$, what is the result of calculating $\lim_{x\to c} \frac{f(x)}{g(x)}$?

<p>2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given $\lim_{x \to c} f(x) = 2$, $\lim_{x \to c} g(x) = 1$, and $\lim_{x \to c} h(x) = \frac{1}{2}$, find the limit of $\lim_{x \to c} [f(x) + g(x)]$.

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Using the given limits $\lim_{x \to c} f(x) = 2$, $\lim_{x \to c} g(x) = 1$, and $\lim_{x \to c} h(x) = \frac{1}{2}$, what is the value of $\lim_{x \to c} [f(x) \cdot g(x) \cdot h(x)]$?

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What is the value of the limit expression shown as $\frac{4(3) + 3}{2} - \frac{0}{2}$?

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What is the result when the limit expression $\frac{(-1)^3 + (-1)}{1}$ is evaluated?

<p>-2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given the limit expression of $\frac{1}{1} - \frac{1}{1}$ , what is its value?

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What is produced by the limit expression $\frac{1}{1} - \frac{1}{0}$?

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The expression $\lim_{b\to -1} \frac{1}{b+1}$ evaluates to?

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What does the limit expression $\lim_{b \to -1} \frac{1}{(b+1)}$ evaluate to?

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The expression $\frac{1}{1} - \frac{1}{-1}$ evaluates to which of the following?

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Given the limit expression $\lim_{b \to -1} \frac{1}{b^2 - 1}$, what does it resolve to?

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Given that $\lim_{x\to c} f(x) = 2$, $\lim_{x\to c} g(x) = 1$, and $\lim_{x\to c} h(x) = 1$, what is the value of $\lim_{x\to c} [5f(x) - g(x) + 2h(x)]$?

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Given that $\lim_{x\to c} f(x) = 2$, $\lim_{x\to c} g(x) = 1$, and $\lim_{x\to c} h(x) = 1$, what does $\lim_{x\to c} \frac{g(x) + f(x)}{h(x)}$ evaluate to?

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Given the limit rules, what is the result of $\lim_{x\to a} [f(x)]^n$ if $\lim_{x\to a} f(x) = L$?

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If $\lim_{x\to a} f(x) = L$, under what condition is $\lim_{x\to a} \sqrt[n]{f(x)} = \sqrt[n]{L}$ valid, assuming $n > 1$ and $n$ is a natural number?

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Given $\lim_{x\to c} f(x) = 2$, what is the value of $\lim_{x\to c} \sqrt{3f(x)}$?

<p>$\sqrt{6}$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given that $\lim_{x\to c} f(x) = 2$, $\lim_{x\to c} g(x) = 1$, and $\lim_{x\to c} h(x) = 1$, what is the value of $\lim_{x\to c} \frac{h(x)}{g(x)}$?

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If $\lim_{x\to a} f(x) = L$ and given the limit laws, what is the value of $\lim_{x\to a} 5f(x)$?

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Given $\lim_{x\to c} f(x) = 2$, what is the value of $\lim_{x\to c} [f(x)]^2$?

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What is the limit of the function $f(x) = x^2 + 2x - 1$ as $x$ approaches 3?

<p>14 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given $h(x) = \frac{x^2 + 1}{x + 2}$, what is $\lim_{x \to 1} h(x)$?

<p>2/3 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider the function $f(x) = 3x^3 - 2x^2 + x - 5$. What is $\lim_{x \to -1} f(x)$?

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For the rational function $r(x) = \frac{x+5}{x^2 + 4}$ what is the value of $\lim_{x \to 2} r(x)$?

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If $f(x) = x^4 - 2x^3 + 5x - 1$, what is $\lim_{x \to 0} f(x)$?

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Given the function $g(x) = \frac{2x^2-3}{x+5}$, what is $\lim_{x \to -1} g(x)$?

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Evaluate $\lim_{x \to -2} (3x^2 - 5x + 2)$.

<p>24 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using the function $f(x) = \frac{x^2 - 4}{x+1}$, what is the value of $\lim_{x \to 3} f(x)$?

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What is typically the first step in evaluating a limit expression?

<p>Direct substitution of the limit value (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key property of limits when factors are involved?

<p>Products of limits equal the limit of products (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When evaluating the limit $ rac{(a + b)(a - b)}{a^2 - b^2}$, what can effectively simplify the expression?

<p>Recognizing the difference of squares (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What result do you achieve when substituting values that yield an indeterminate form like $ rac{0}{0}$ during limit evaluation?

<p>A different technique, such as factoring, may need to be applied (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If given the function limits $ rac{f(x)}{g(x)}$, under what condition can limits be directly divided?

<p>If the limit of g(x) is non-zero (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following expressions exemplifies the use of evaluating limits through substitution?

<p>$ rac{(x^3 - 8)}{(x - 2)}$ where $x o 2$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What form does the limit $ rac{a^2 - b^2}{a - b}$ typically take before simplifying?

<p>Indeterminate form $ rac{0}{0}$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When evaluating a limit that leads to an indeterminate form, what is a common method for resolution?

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Flashcards

Limit of a function

The value that a function approaches as the input approaches a specific point.

Evaluating limits

The process of finding the limit of a function as it approaches a certain point.

Substitution in limits

Replacing the variable with a specific value to find the limit.

Indeterminate form

A condition (like 0/0) indicating that further analysis is needed to evaluate a limit.

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Polynomial limits

Limits involving polynomial functions which can often be simplified using algebraic techniques.

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Limit of Power

lim [f(x)]^n = (lim f(x))^n as x approaches a.

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Limit of Root

lim n√f(x) = n lim f(x) as x approaches a, given lim f(x) > 0 for even n.

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Given Limits

Using provided limits to compute new limits: lim f(x)=2, lim g(x)=1, lim h(x)=1.

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Limit Calculation Example 1

lim [5f(x)g(x) + 2h(x)] as x approaches c leads to substituting given limits.

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Limit Calculation Example 2

Limiting behavior example with complex fractions and functions to compute.

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Limit of a Sum

The sum of limits: lim [f(x) + g(x)] = lim f(x) + lim g(x).

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Final Limit Evaluation

Final computed value from limit functions indicates behavior near a point.

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Limit of f(x)

The value that f(x) approaches as x approaches c, specifically 2.

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Limit of g(x)

The value that g(x) approaches as x approaches c, specifically 1.

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Limit of h(x)

The value that h(x) approaches as x approaches c, specifically 1.

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Limit of (h(x))^2

The limit as x approaches c of h(x) squared, resulting in 1.

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Limit of [(h(x))^3 - 3]^2

The limit as x approaches c of the expression, resulting in 16.

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Polynomial function

A function defined as f(x) = an x^n + an-1 x^(n-1) + ... + a0.

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Evaluating limits of polynomials

lim f(x) as x approaches a equals f(a) for polynomials.

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Rational function limit

For h(x) = f(x)/g(x), lim h(x) = lim f(x)/lim g(x) if g(a) ≠ 0.

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Limit notation

lim x→a f(x) indicates limit as x approaches a.

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Special limits at infinity

Limits can also be evaluated as x approaches infinity.

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Limit laws

Rules that allow calculation of limits based on operations.

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Continuity and limits

A function is continuous if limit equals function value at a point.

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Limit

The value that a function approaches as the input approaches a specified point.

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Zero Limit Example

A limit where the function approaches zero as the input approaches a specific value.

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Combining Fractions

The method of adding or subtracting fractions by finding a common denominator.

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The Factorization Method

A technique used to simplify limits by factoring expressions.

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Approaching Behavior

How a function behaves near a specific point but not necessarily at that point.

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Substitution

A method used in evaluating limits where you directly substitute the value into the function.

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Evaluating limits at a point

Finding the limit of a function as it approaches a specific value.

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Sum of limits

The limit of the sum of two functions equals the sum of their limits.

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Difference of limits

The limit of the difference of two functions equals the difference of their limits.

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Product of limits

The limit of the product of two functions equals the product of their limits.

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Quotient of limits

The limit of the quotient of two functions equals the quotient of their limits, if the limit of the denominator is not zero.

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Algebraic manipulation in limits

Using algebraic techniques to simplify expressions before finding limits.

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Evaluating limits with substitution

Using direct substitution to evaluate limits when possible.

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Study Notes

Course Information

  • Course Title: MATH 102 CALCULUS 1
  • Department: Department of Mathematics
  • College: College of Science
  • University: Polytechnic University of the Philippines
  • Location: Sta. Mesa, Manila

Evaluating Limits: Outline

  • Limit Theorems
  • Evaluating Limits

Evaluating Limits: Limit Theorems

  • Uniqueness of Limits: If the limit of a function exists, it's unique. If the limit from the left and right equal different values, the limit does not exist.
  • Limit of a Constant: The limit of a constant (c) as x approaches any value (a) is just the constant (c).
  • Limit of Identity Function: The limit of the identity function (f(x) = x) as x approaches a value (a) is just that value (a).
  • Limit of Sum and Difference: The limit of a sum or difference of functions is the sum or difference of the limits.
  • Limit of Product: The limit of a product of two functions is the product of the limits of the functions.
  • Limit of a Quotient: The limit of the quotient of two functions (f(x)/g(x)) is the quotient, of the limits provided the limit of the denominator is not zero.
  • Limits of Power: The limit of a function raised to a power 'n' is the limit of the function raised to the same power('n').
  • Limit of Root: The limit of the nth root of a function is the nth root of the limit of the function under the condition specified that when 'n' is even, lim f(x) ≥ 0 as 'x' approaches 'a'.

Evaluating Limits: Examples

  • Provided numerous examples of evaluating limits using the above theorems
  • Includes specific examples showing how to compute limits for a variety of functions.
  • Covers scenarios where limits may take indeterminate forms, requiring further manipulation.
  • Demonstrates solutions for limits of polynomial and rational functions at specific points.
  • Includes methods for resolving cases of indeterminate form, such as factoring and rationalizing.

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