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
Problem 50
Textbook Question
Evaluate each limit.
lim x→−1 (x^2−4+ 3√x^2−9)
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Step 1: Identify the form of the limit as x approaches -1. Substitute x = -1 into the expression x^2 - 4 + 3\sqrt{x^2 - 9} to check if it results in an indeterminate form.
Step 2: Simplify the expression. Notice that x^2 - 4 is a polynomial and 3\sqrt{x^2 - 9} is a radical expression. Simplify each part separately.
Step 3: Substitute x = -1 into the simplified expression. Calculate x^2 - 4 and 3\sqrt{x^2 - 9} separately to see if the limit can be directly evaluated.
Step 4: If direct substitution results in an indeterminate form, consider using algebraic manipulation or L'Hôpital's Rule if applicable. Check if the expression can be factored or simplified further.
Step 5: Evaluate the limit using the simplified expression or the result from L'Hôpital's Rule. Ensure that the final expression is not indeterminate and provides a clear value for the limit.
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