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The document covers the topic of computing limits in AP Calculus, including basic limits, properties of limits, and limits of compositions. It discusses specific cases when limits of polynomials and rational functions approach a value, including indeterminate forms and the behavior of functions when the denominator approaches zero. Additionally, it addresses limits involving radicals and piecewise functions, providing examples for clarity.

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AP Calc Notes - Sec 1.2 p1

The document covers the topic of computing limits in AP Calculus, including basic limits, properties of limits, and limits of compositions. It discusses specific cases when limits of polynomials and rational functions approach a value, including indeterminate forms and the behavior of functions when the denominator approaches zero. Additionally, it addresses limits involving radicals and piecewise functions, providing examples for clarity.

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AP Calc ­ Lessons ­ Sec 1­2 p1.

notebook August 19, 2024

AP Calc Sec 1­2: Computing Limits

Basic Limits

Properties of Limits

Limits of Compositions [ f(g(x)) ]

For example:

*requires the limit > 0 if n is even

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Limits of polynomials and rational functions as x ⇒a

Example #5 pg. 82

Example #6 pg. 83

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Example #7 pg. 83

This method would not work is the limit of the denominator was
zero. In that situation, two cases arise:

1) The limit of the numerator does not equal zero.

2) The limit of the numerator does equal zero. This is


called an indeterminate form and will be dealt with
later.

In the first case, the limit of the function is either +∞, ­∞, or
DNE because the right and left hand limits do not match.

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Example #8 pg. 83

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If the limits of both the numerator and denominator are equal to


zero (for a rational function), they must have one or more
common factors of (x ­ a):

Example:

*remember that a simplified rational expression has a graph


that is determined by the simplified expression with a "hole" at
the cancelled zero.

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Example #9 pg. 84

a)

b)

c)

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Limits involving radicals

Example #10 pg. 85

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Limits of Piecewise Functions

*make sure when looking at limits that you are working with
the correct piece.

Example #11 pg. 86

Let's attempt to sketch the graph first:

a) c)

b)

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