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What does the Squeeze Theorem state?
If for all x near a, and , then .
What does the Intermediate Value Theorem state?
If f is continuous on [a, b], then for any value N between f(a) and f(b), there exists a c in (a, b) such that f(c) = N.
What does the Extreme Value Theorem state?
If f is continuous on a closed interval [a, b], then f has both a maximum and a minimum value on that interval.
What does L'Hôpital's Rule state?
If and (or both approach infinity), and if and exist, then .
How can the Squeeze Theorem be used to find limits?
If you can bound a function between two other functions that have the same limit, then the function in the middle must also have the same limit.
How is the Intermediate Value Theorem used?
To show that a continuous function takes on a specific value within a given interval.
How is the Extreme Value Theorem used?
To guarantee the existence of maximum and minimum values for a continuous function on a closed interval.
When can L'Hopital's Rule be applied?
When evaluating limits that result in indeterminate forms such as 0/0 or ∞/∞.
What is the Constant Multiple Rule for Limits?
The limit of a constant times a function is the constant times the limit of the function:
What is the Sum/Difference Rule for Limits?
The limit of a sum (or difference) is the sum (or difference) of the limits:
Define a Limit.
The value that a function approaches as the input approaches a certain value.
What is an indeterminate form?
An expression whose limit cannot be evaluated directly (e.g., 0/0, ∞/∞).
Define L'Hôpital's Rule.
A method to evaluate limits of indeterminate forms by taking the derivative of the numerator and denominator.
What is the Squeeze Theorem?
If and , then .
Define Continuity.
A function is continuous at a point if the limit exists at that point, the function is defined at that point, and the limit equals the function value.
What is a rational function?
A function that can be expressed as the quotient of two polynomials.
Define a composite function.
A function that is formed by combining two functions, where the output of one function becomes the input of the other.
What is meant by algebraic manipulation?
The process of rewriting an expression using algebraic rules to simplify it or transform it into a more useful form.
What is a conjugate?
An expression formed by changing the sign between two terms in a binomial, often used to rationalize denominators.
What does it mean for a limit to 'not exist'?
The function does not approach a specific value as x approaches a certain point, or the left-hand limit and right-hand limit are not equal.
What are the differences between direct substitution and algebraic manipulation for finding limits?
Direct Substitution: Plug in the value directly. | Algebraic Manipulation: Simplify the expression before plugging in the value (factoring, conjugates, etc.).
What are the differences between using a graph and a table to find limits?
Graph: Visual representation of the function's behavior. | Table: Numerical representation of the function's values.
What are the differences between L'Hôpital's Rule and the Squeeze Theorem?
L'Hôpital's Rule: Used for indeterminate forms by taking derivatives. | Squeeze Theorem: Used to find limits by bounding a function between two others.
What are the differences between one-sided limits and two-sided limits?
One-sided limits: Approach from either the left or the right. | Two-sided limits: Approach from both sides, and both must agree for the limit to exist.
What are the differences between a limit existing and a function being continuous at a point?
Limit exists: The function approaches a value. | Continuous: The limit exists, the function is defined, and they are equal.
What are the differences between removable and non-removable discontinuities?
Removable: Can be 'fixed' by redefining the function at a single point. | Non-removable: Cannot be fixed (e.g., jump, asymptote).
What are the differences between finding limits at finite values and finding limits at infinity?
Finite values: Focus on the function's behavior near a specific point. | Infinity: Focus on the function's end behavior as x grows without bound.
What are the differences between using limit laws and algebraic manipulation?
Limit Laws: Apply basic properties of limits (sum, product, etc.). | Algebraic Manipulation: Transform the expression to simplify it before applying limit laws.
What are the differences between indeterminate forms 0/0 and ∞/∞?
0/0: Both numerator and denominator approach zero. | ∞/∞: Both numerator and denominator approach infinity.
What are the differences between using conjugates and factoring when simplifying limits?
Conjugates: Used for expressions with radicals. | Factoring: Used for polynomial expressions.