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Evaluating Limits Analytically

Evaluating Limits Analytically. Lesson 1.3. What Is the Squeeze Theorem?. Today we look at various properties of limits, including the Squeeze Theorem. How do we evaluate limits?. Numerically Construct a table of values. Graphically Draw a graph by hand or use TI’s. Analytically

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Evaluating Limits Analytically

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  1. Evaluating Limits Analytically Lesson 1.3

  2. What Is the Squeeze Theorem? Today we look at various properties of limits, including the Squeeze Theorem

  3. How do we evaluate limits? • Numerically • Construct a table of values. • Graphically • Draw a graph by hand or use TI’s. • Analytically • Use algebra or calculus.

  4. Properties of LimitsThe Fundamentals Basic Limits: Let b and c be real numbers and let n be a positive integer:

  5. Examples:

  6. Properties of LimitsAlgebraic Properties Algebraic Properties of Limits: Let b and c be real numbers, let n be a positive integer, and let f and g be functions with the following properties: Too many to fit on this page….

  7. Properties of LimitsAlgebraic Properties Let: and Scalar Multiple: Sum or Difference: Product:

  8. Properties of LimitsAlgebraic Properties Let: and Quotient: Power:

  9. Evaluate by using the properties of limits. Show each step and which property was used.

  10. Examples of Direct Substitution - EASY

  11. Examples

  12. Properties of Limitsnth roots Let n be a positive integer. The following limit is valid for all c if n is odd, and is valid for all c > 0 if n is even…

  13. Properties of LimitsComposite Functions If f and g are functions such that… and then…

  14. Example: By now you should have already arrived at the conclusion that many algebraic functions can be evaluated by direct substitution. The six basic trig functions also exhibit this desirable characteristic…

  15. Properties of LimitsSix Basic Trig Function Let c be a real number in the domain of the given trig function.

  16. A Strategy For Finding Limits • Learn to recognize which limits can be evaluated by direct substitution. • If the limit of f(x) as x approaches ccannot be evaluated by direct substitution, try to find a function g that agrees with f for all x other than x = c. • Use a graph or table to find, check or reinforce your answer.

  17. The Squeeze Theorem FACT: If for all x on and then,

  18. Example: GI-NORMOUS PROBLEMS!!! Use Squeeze Theorem!

  19. Example: Use the squeeze theorem to find:

  20. Properties of LimitsTwo Special Trig Function

  21. General Strategies

  22. Some Examples • Consider • Why is this difficult? • Strategy: simplify the algebraic fraction

  23. Reinforce Your Conclusion • Graph the Function • Trace value close tospecified point • Use a table to evaluateclose to the point inquestion

  24. Find each limit, if it exists.

  25. Don’t forget, limits can never be undefined! Find each limit, if it exists. Direct Substitution doesn’t work! Factor, cancel, and try again! D.S.

  26. Find each limit, if it exists.

  27. Find each limit, if it exists. Direct Substitution doesn’t work. Rationalize the numerator. D.S.

  28. Special Trig Limits

  29. Special Trig Limits Trig limit D.S.

  30. Evaluate in any way you chose.

  31. Evaluate in any way you chose.

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  33. Evaluate in any way you chose.

  34. Evaluate by using a graph. Is there a better way?

  35. Evaluate:

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