U10 Limits and Continuity(KA/PRE/U10)
Unit 10: Limits and Continuity 🎓
Defining Limits and Using Limit Notation
👉 Limit means what a function is "getting close to" as x gets close to a certain value.
Example notation: limx → 2 f(x) = 5 means "as x approaches 2, f(x) approaches 5."
Estimating Limits from Graphs
We can look at a graph to guess what the limit is! Let's try with this example:
Exploring Types of Discontinuities
Sometimes a function "jumps" or has a "hole." These are called discontinuities.
Defining Continuity at a Point
A function is continuous at x = a if: ✅ f(a) is defined ✅ limx → a f(x) exists ✅ limx → a f(x) = f(a)
Connecting Infinite Limits and Vertical Asymptotes
When a function goes up or down forever near a certain x-value, we call this an infinite limit and the graph has a vertical asymptote.
Quiz: Test Your Understanding!
If a function jumps at x = 3, what kind of point is this?
- Continuous point
- Jump discontinuity
- Infinite limit
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