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Calculus is the study of functions and how they change. Calculus I (“Calculus AB”) is divided
into three parts, two of which we’ll introduce during this preview course. The first is
called the _______________, abbreviated __________.
A. Limit Notation__________
lim
_______________ limit: f(x)
x 2
Read: “The limit as x approaches 2 from the left of f(x).”
lim
_______________ limit: f(x)
x 2
Read: “The limit as x approaches 2 from the right of f(x).”
lim
“total limit”: f(x)
x 2
Read: “The limit as x approaches 2 of f(x).”
Note: Here, x is approaching 2, though x could approach any number, even infinity.
Today, we’ll look at several graphs to help us explore this concept. In each example, we’ll
assume the function graphed is f(x).
1. f(3)
lim
2. f(x)
x 3
lim
3. f(x)
x 3
lim
4. f(x)
x 3
Ask yourself, “What happens as we get
closer and closer to x = 3?”
Note that in order for the “total limit” to exist, the ______________ limit must equal the
______________ limit. Let’s look at another (a piecewise function).
B. “The Jump”__________
1. f(2)
lim
2. f(x)
x 2
lim
3. f(x)
x 2
lim
4. f(x)
x 2
Isn’t this exciting? You don’t have to memorize these but rather know their principles.
Though calculus is algebra-driven, we also need to understand the concepts.
C. “The Gap”__________
1. f(2)
lim
2. f(x)
x 2
lim
3. f(x)
x 2
lim
4. f(x)
x 2
The above example illustrates an important point: A function does not necessarily have to be
_______________ at a point in order for the limit to exist at that point.
This next one looks almost identical to the previous one except THE FLOATING POINT.
1. f(2)
lim
2. f(x)
x 2
lim
3. f(x)
x 2
lim
4. f(x)
x 2
Another thing to notice—even if the function is defined at a point, it does not necessarily
________________________________________.
PIT STOP
In order for the “total limit” to exist, the left-hand and right-hand limits
must be equal.
A function does not necessarily have to exist at a point for the limit to exist.
Even if the function does exist at a point, it may be different than the limit.
YAY CALCULUS
E. “Vertical Asymptotes – Case I”__________
1. f(2)
lim
2. f(x)
x 2
lim
3. f(x)
x 2
lim
4. f(x)
x 2
lim
2. f(x)
x 2
lim
3. f(x)
x 2
lim
4. f(x)
x 2
Problem 2: In order for the “total limit” to exist, what must be true about the left-hand and
right-hand limits?
Name: ________________________________________
1. What is the slope of a line perpendicular 2. The graph of y = x2017 has which of the
to 2x + 3y = 6 ? following symmetries? Circle ALL that
apply.
9. Give the Pythagorean identity involving 10. For what values of x on the unit circle is
the cosecant and cotangent functions. 3
sin x = – ?
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