Introduction to Limits

1What is a limit?

1.1Stars and functions

Two young mathematicians discuss stars and functions.

1.2What is a limit?

We introduce limits.

1.3Limits exercises

Here is an opportunity for you to practice limits.

2Limit laws

2.1Equal or not?

Here we see a dialogue where students discuss combining limits with arithmetic.

2.2The limit laws

We give basic laws for working with limits.

2.3The Squeeze Theorem

The Squeeze theorem allows us to exchange difficult functions for easy functions.

2.4Limit laws exercises

Here is an opportunity for you to practice limit laws and the Squeeze Theorem.

3Evaluating Limits with Indeterminate Forms

3.1Could it be anything?

Two young mathematicians investigate the arithmetic of large and small numbers.

3.2Limits of the form zero over zero

We want to evaluate limits where the Limit Laws do not directly apply.

3.3Limits with indeterminate forms exercises

Here is an opportunity for you to practice evaluating limits with indeterminate forms.

Limits of Piece-Wise Functions

4Limits of piece-wise functions

4.1Limits of piece-wise functions exercises

Here is an opportunity for you to practice finding one- and two-sided limits of piece-wise functions.

Continuity and the IVT

5Continuity and the IVT

5.1Gabby and Dustin like food

Two young mathematicians discuss the eating habits of their cats.

5.2Continuity

Continuity is defined by limits.

5.3Continuity of piece-wise functions

Here we use limits to ensure piecewise functions are continuous.

5.4The Intermediate Value Theorem

Here we see a consequence of a function being continuous.

5.5Continuity exercises

Here is an opportunity for you to practice using the definition of continuity.

Extrema and the EVT

6Maximums and minimums

6.1Maximums and minimums

On this card, we investigate what is meant by the maxima and minima of a function.

6.2The Extreme Value Theorem

On this card, we will determine the conditions that guarantee a continuous function has an absolute maximum and minimum.

Limits with Infinity

7Using limits to detect asymptotes

7.1Zoom Out

Two young mathematicians discuss what curves look like when one ‘‘zooms out.’’

7.2Limits of the form nonzero over zero

We want to solve limits that have the form nonzero over zero.

7.3Vertical asymptotes

We explore functions that ‘‘shoot to infinity’’ at certain points in their domain.

7.4Horizontal asymptotes

We explore functions that behave like horizontal lines as the input grows without bound.

7.5Limits with infinity exercises

Here is an opportunity for you to practice evaluating limits that involve infinity.

Mixed Limit Exercises

7.6Mixed limit exercises 1

Here is an opportunity for you to practice evaluating many different types of limits.

7.7Mixed limit exercises 2

Here is an opportunity for you to practice evaluating many different types of limits.

7.8Mixed limit exercises 3

Here is an opportunity for you to practice evaluating many different types of limits.

7.9Mixed limit exercises 4

Here is an opportunity for you to practice evaluating many different types of limits.

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7.10Pre-Exam Reflection for Exam 1 (Optional)

This optional reflection is intended to be used before Exam 1. Here you can plan on how you intend to study for the exam. It will help you to think about how you can prepare for the exam and what resources you have at your disposal.

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