Calculating Limits Algebraically
11th Grade · Math · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can calculate limits of functions using algebraic properties and manipulation.
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When finding the limit of the sum, product, or quotient of two functions, you can find the limits of each function separately and then apply the corresponding operation.
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For polynomial functions, the limit as x approaches a value 'a' can be found by substituting 'a' directly into the function.
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Understanding the properties of limits is crucial because simply substituting values into a function is just arithmetic, not the application of limits, and a conceptual understanding is needed for more advanced calculus.
