Limits and Limit Notation

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Objective

I can interpret and apply limit notation to describe the behavior of a function as it approaches a specific value.

Part 1 of 3

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Explain in your own words what the limit of a function is as x approaches a specific value.

2

Using limit notation, express "The limit of f(x) as x approaches 5 is equal to 12."

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Express the following statement using limit notation: "As x approaches -3, the function f(x) approaches 7." What does the following expression mean: limₓ→₂ g(x) = 5? Explain in words.

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