Table of contents
- 0. Functions7h 52m
- Introduction to Functions16m
- Piecewise Functions10m
- Properties of Functions9m
- Common Functions1h 8m
- Transformations5m
- Combining Functions27m
- Exponent rules32m
- Exponential Functions28m
- Logarithmic Functions24m
- Properties of Logarithms34m
- Exponential & Logarithmic Equations35m
- Introduction to Trigonometric Functions38m
- Graphs of Trigonometric Functions44m
- Trigonometric Identities47m
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions48m
- 1. Limits and Continuity2h 2m
- 2. Intro to Derivatives1h 33m
- 3. Techniques of Differentiation3h 18m
- 4. Applications of Derivatives2h 38m
- 5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives6h 2m
- 6. Derivatives of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 37m
- 7. Antiderivatives & Indefinite Integrals1h 26m
1. Limits and Continuity
Finding Limits Algebraically
2:11 minutes
Problem 2.32
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionEvaluate each limit and justify your answer.
lim x→2 (3 / 2x^5−4x^2−50)^4
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Limits
A limit is a fundamental concept in calculus that describes the behavior of a function as its input approaches a certain value. It helps in understanding how functions behave near specific points, which is crucial for evaluating expressions that may not be directly computable at those points.
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Continuous Functions
A function is continuous at a point if the limit of the function as it approaches that point equals the function's value at that point. Understanding continuity is essential for evaluating limits, as discontinuities can lead to undefined expressions or different limit values.
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Polynomial Functions
Polynomial functions are expressions that involve variables raised to whole number powers and are combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication. In the given limit, the polynomial in the denominator can affect the limit's value, especially if it approaches zero, leading to potential indeterminate forms.
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