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What is the result of the operation when $-a + b$ is evaluated if $a$ is negative and $b$ is positive?
What is the result of the operation when $-a + b$ is evaluated if $a$ is negative and $b$ is positive?
- The result is always negative.
- The result is always positive.
- The result can be negative or positive depending on the values of $a$ and $b$. (correct)
- The result will always be zero.
If $x = -y$ and $y$ is positive, what is the sign of $x$?
If $x = -y$ and $y$ is positive, what is the sign of $x$?
- Positive
- Undefined
- Negative (correct)
- Zero
Which of the following expressions simplifies to a positive value when all variables are positive?
Which of the following expressions simplifies to a positive value when all variables are positive?
- $-x + y + z$
- $x + y - z$ (correct)
- $x - y + z$ (correct)
- $-x + -y + -z$
What happens to the expression $(a + b) - (c - d)$ when $a$ is greater than the sum of $c$ and $d$?
What happens to the expression $(a + b) - (c - d)$ when $a$ is greater than the sum of $c$ and $d$?
In the expression $(x + y)(x - y)$, what does it represent when evaluated with both $x$ and $y$ being equal?
In the expression $(x + y)(x - y)$, what does it represent when evaluated with both $x$ and $y$ being equal?
Which expression correctly reflects a situation where two positive numbers are being evaluated?
Which expression correctly reflects a situation where two positive numbers are being evaluated?
What result does the product of two negative numbers yield?
What result does the product of two negative numbers yield?
If $a = -b$ and $b$ is negative, what is the value of $a$?
If $a = -b$ and $b$ is negative, what is the value of $a$?
What notation is used to indicate a limit approaching negative infinity?
What notation is used to indicate a limit approaching negative infinity?
Which of the following describes the condition of continuity at a point?
Which of the following describes the condition of continuity at a point?
If lim f(x) = k as x approaches c, which statement is true regarding the value of f(c)?
If lim f(x) = k as x approaches c, which statement is true regarding the value of f(c)?
Which symbol indicates that a limit approaches a specific value from the right?
Which symbol indicates that a limit approaches a specific value from the right?
In the context of limits, what does the expression 'lim x → a-' signify?
In the context of limits, what does the expression 'lim x → a-' signify?
In a function f(x) where lim x→a f(x) = L, which situation can lead to discontinuity?
In a function f(x) where lim x→a f(x) = L, which situation can lead to discontinuity?
What is indicated by the notation 'f(x) = -' when discussing limits?
What is indicated by the notation 'f(x) = -' when discussing limits?
Which expression correctly represents the limit definition when x approaches a?
Which expression correctly represents the limit definition when x approaches a?
Flashcards
Limit Definition
Limit Definition
A limit describes the value a function approaches as the input approaches a certain value.
Limit Notation
Limit Notation
The notation limₓ→ₐ f(x) = L describes the limit of f(x) as x approaches a.
One-Sided Limits
One-Sided Limits
Left-hand and right-hand limits describe the function's behavior approaching a value from either side.
Limit Doesn't Exist
Limit Doesn't Exist
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Function Continuity
Function Continuity
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Limit Rules
Limit Rules
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Infinity Limits
Infinity Limits
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Direct Substitution
Direct Substitution
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∞
∞
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−∞
−∞
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Limits
Limits
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→
→
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(+)(−)
(+)(−)
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(−)(−)
(−)(−)
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(+)(+)
(+)(+)
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Solving Limits
Solving Limits
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Study Notes
Pre-Calculus Review
- Topics covered: Sets, Functions, Limits, Continuity
- Course: MAT 101 Mathematics I, Chapter 1
- Instructor: Dr. Islam Shaalan
Limits and Continuity
- Limit definition: lim f(x) = L means f(x) approaches L as x approaches a
- Algebra of limits:
- lim(f(x)+g(x)) = lim f(x) + lim g(x)
- lim(f(x)-g(x)) = lim f(x) - lim g(x)
- lim(f(x)*g(x)) = lim f(x) * lim g(x)
- lim(f(x)/g(x)) = lim f(x) / lim g(x) (if lim g(x) ≠ 0)
- Examples: Evaluating limits using algebraic manipulation, like factorization and rationalization
- One-sided limits: Limits from the left (x→a⁻) and right (x→a⁺)
- If one-sided limits are not equal, the overall limit does not exist.
- Evaluating one-sided limits:
- Limits can be evaluated graphically and algebraically
- Definition of a limit:
- The limit of a function f(x) as x approaches 'a' is 'L' if and only if both the left-hand limit and the right-hand limit of f(x) as x approaches 'a' exist and are equal to L.
Limits at Infinity
- Concept: Limits as x approaches positive or negative infinity (∞ or -∞)
- Examples: Graphically determining limits as x tends to ±∞. Illustrative examples of various behaviors—limits approaching zero or infinity
Trigonometric limits
- Basic trigonometric limits: lim sin θ/θ = 1 (θ approaches zero); lim cos θ = 1 (θ approaches zero)
- Solving examples using trigonometric limits: Evaluate trigonometric functions with variables using these concepts.
Additional Examples
- Examples: Numerous examples demonstrating the application of concepts like evaluating limits and solving algebraic problems, finding values of 'p' in certain scenarios. Specific problems like evaluating limits involving absolute values, rationalization techniques, trigonometric functions. Graphs used to visually illustrate limit behavior.
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Test your knowledge on fundamental concepts of Pre-Calculus covered in MAT 101, Chapter 1. This quiz focuses on sets, functions, limits, and continuity, including definitions and algebraic manipulations of limits. Prepare to evaluate limits graphically and algebraically to solidify your understanding.
