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Discover the secrets of vertical and horizontal asymptotes with practical theorems, examples, and analytical techniques. Learn how to evaluate limits, identify asymptotes, and apply trigonometric identities effectively. Take your math skills to infinity and beyond!
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Limits to Infinity and Beyond Vertical and Horizontal asymptotes
I. Theorems: A.) B.)
D.) providing the root exists.
II. Vertical and Horizontal Asymptotes • A.) Def: The line x = a is a verticalasymptote of the graph of the function fiff • B.) Def: The line y = b is a horizontal asymptote of the graph of the function fiff
C.) Examples - Find the vertical and horizontal asymptotes for each of the following and describe the behavior at each vertical asymptote.
V.A. – None • H.A. y = 2 Why?
- V.A. –x = -3 • - H.A. – y = 1
III. Sandwich Theorem GRAPHICALLY
B.) Example - What do you know about the sin function?
V. Patching In order to make our trigonometric limits look like A-D of II, we may need to “PATCH” the trig expression. After, we apply our limit properties and verify on our calculator. A) Examples -
V. Change of Variables A.) Trig Identities – Know Sum and Difference for sin and cos!!! B.) Sometimes it is helpful to substitute another variable when evaluating trig limits.