Evaluating Limits
A series of calculus lectures.
The following diagram gives the properties of limits. Scroll down the page for more examples and solutions.
Techniques in Finding Limits
Use theorems that simplify problems involving limits.
Use the Sandwich or Squeeze Theorem to find a limit.
Evaluating Limits
Evaluating the limit of a function at a given value of x
Finding Limits at Infinity: Indeterminate Forms
Given the form of the answer of a limit problem, when can you say immediately what the answer is? When is more work needed?
An Overview of Limits
Basic idea of a limit
Limits done algebraically
One-sided limits
Limits at infinity
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