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Explain the concept of a limit.

A limit describes the value that a function approaches as the input approaches some value, even if the function isn't defined there.

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Explain the concept of a limit.

A limit describes the value that a function approaches as the input approaches some value, even if the function isn't defined there.

Explain the Squeeze Theorem.

If a function is 'sandwiched' between two other functions that approach the same limit, then the function in the middle also approaches that limit.

What are the three requirements for continuity at a point?

The function must be defined at the point, the limit must exist at the point, and the limit must equal the function's value at the point.

Explain how to find horizontal asymptotes.

Compare the degrees of the numerator and denominator. If equal, the asymptote is at the ratio of leading coefficients. If the denominator's degree is larger, the asymptote is at y=0.

Explain the Intermediate Value Theorem (IVT).

If a function is continuous on a closed interval [a, b], it must take on every value between f(a) and f(b) at least once within that interval.

What does the Squeeze Theorem state?

If g(x)≤f(x)≤h(x)g(x) \leq f(x) \leq h(x)g(x)≤f(x)≤h(x) for all x near a, and lim⁡x→ag(x)=lim⁡x→ah(x)=L\lim_{x \to a} g(x) = \lim_{x \to a} h(x) = Llimx→a​g(x)=limx→a​h(x)=L, then lim⁡x→af(x)=L\lim_{x \to a} f(x) = Llimx→a​f(x)=L.

What does the Intermediate Value Theorem (IVT) state?

If f is continuous on [a, b] and k is any number between f(a) and f(b), then there exists at least one number c in [a, b] such that f(c) = k.

What does a hole in the graph of a function indicate about its limit?

It indicates a removable discontinuity. The limit may exist even though the function is not defined at that point.

What does a vertical asymptote on the graph of a function tell us about its limits?

It indicates that the limit as x approaches that value is infinite or does not exist.

How can you identify a jump discontinuity from a graph?

The graph will have a sudden 'jump' in value at a particular x-value, with different one-sided limits.