Limits

Practice

Below are scrambled practice problems incorporating each method of solving for limits.

4.1   picture picture
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4.2   picture 
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4.3   picture picture 
       picture 
       picture 
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4.4   picture picture
       picture as seen graphically

4.5   picture 
       picture as seen graphically

4.6   picture picture  
       picture 
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4.7   picture picture
       Does not exist as seen graphically

4.8   picture picture
       picture 
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       Since both function approach 1 we have a limit at 1

4.9   picture picture 
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4.10   picture 
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4.11   picture picture 
       picture 
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4.12   picture picture 
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In conclusion:

A limit is a y value.

One-sided limits always exist

A limit does not exist only when a function is discontinuous.

A limit can always be found graphically, whether it’s solving, factoring or asymptotic. On exams when you are given the use of a graphing calculator, it’s always a good idea to check your work by solving for the limit graphically as long as you have time.