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Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 1 / 49
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Recall..
Intuitive Definition
The
if the values of f ( x ) get closer and closer to L as the values of x get closer and
closer to a, but are less [greater] than a.
Notation:
lim f ( x ) = L lim f ( x ) = L
x a x a+
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 4 / 49
Recall
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 5 / 49
Recall
Let n be an even positive integer.
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 5 / 49
Recall
Let n be an even positive integer.
1 lim f ( x ) = L > 0
xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 5 / 49
Recall
Let n be an even positive integer.
p
n
n
1 lim f ( x ) = L > 0 lim f (x) = L
xa xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 5 / 49
Recall
Let n be an even positive integer.
p
n
n
1 lim f ( x ) = L > 0 lim f (x) = L
xa xa
2 lim f ( x ) = L < 0
xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 5 / 49
Recall
Let n be an even positive integer.
p
n
n
1 lim f ( x ) = L > 0 lim f (x) = L
xa xa
p
n
2 lim f ( x ) = L < 0 lim f ( x ) dne
xa xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 5 / 49
Recall
Let n be an even positive integer.
p
n
n
1 lim f ( x ) = L > 0 lim f (x) = L
xa xa
p
n
2 lim f ( x ) = L < 0 lim f ( x ) dne
xa xa
Question: lim f ( x ) = 0
xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 5 / 49
Recall
Let n be an even positive integer.
p
n
n
1 lim f ( x ) = L > 0 lim f (x) = L
xa xa
p
n
2 lim f ( x ) = L < 0 lim f ( x ) dne
xa xa
p
n
Question: lim f ( x ) = 0 lim f ( x ) =?
xa xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 5 / 49
Consider: f ( x ) = 9 x2
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 6 / 49
Consider: f ( x ) = 9 x2
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 6 / 49
Consider: f ( x ) = 9 x2
(, 3) (3, 3) (3, +)
(3 + x )(3 x )
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 6 / 49
Consider: f ( x ) = 9 x2
(, 3) (3, 3) (3, +)
(3 + x )(3 x )
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 6 / 49
Consider: f ( x ) = 9 x2
(, 3) (3, 3) (3, +)
(3 + x )(3 x ) +
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 6 / 49
Consider: f ( x ) = 9 x2
(, 3) (3, 3) (3, +)
(3 + x )(3 x ) +
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 6 / 49
Consider: f ( x ) = 9 x2
(, 3) (3, 3) (3, +)
(3 + x )(3 x ) +
As x 3 , f ( x ) 0,
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 6 / 49
Consider: f ( x ) = 9 x2
(, 3) (3, 3) (3, +)
(3 + x )(3 x ) +
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 6 / 49
Consider: f ( x ) = 9 x2
(, 3) (3, 3) (3, +)
(3 + x )(3 x ) +
As x 3+ , f ( x ) 0,
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 6 / 49
Consider: f ( x ) = 9 x2
(, 3) (3, 3) (3, +)
(3 + x )(3 x ) +
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 6 / 49
Consider: f ( x ) = 9 x2
(, 3) (3, 3) (3, +)
(3 + x )(3 x ) +
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 6 / 49
Consider: f ( x ) = 9 x2
(, 3) (3, 3) (3, +)
(3 + x )(3 x ) +
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 6 / 49
Approaching 0 through positive/negative values
Notation
Suppose lim f ( x ) = 0.
xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 7 / 49
Approaching 0 through positive/negative values
Notation
Suppose lim f ( x ) = 0.
xa
we write
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 7 / 49
Approaching 0 through positive/negative values
Notation
Suppose lim f ( x ) = 0.
xa
we write
f ( x ) 0+ [ f ( x ) 0 ]
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 7 / 49
Consider: f ( x ) = 9 x2
(, 3) (3, 3) (3, +)
(3 + x )(3 x ) +
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 8 / 49
Consider: f ( x ) = 9 x2
(, 3) (3, 3) (3, +)
(3 + x )(3 x ) +
As x 3 ,
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 8 / 49
Consider: f ( x ) = 9 x2
(, 3) (3, 3) (3, +)
(3 + x )(3 x ) +
As x 3 , f (x) 0
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 8 / 49
Consider: f ( x ) = 9 x2
(, 3) (3, 3) (3, +)
(3 + x )(3 x ) +
As x 3 , f ( x ) 0
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 8 / 49
Consider: f ( x ) = 9 x2
(, 3) (3, 3) (3, +)
(3 + x )(3 x ) +
As x 3 , f ( x ) 0
As x 3+ ,
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 8 / 49
Consider: f ( x ) = 9 x2
(, 3) (3, 3) (3, +)
(3 + x )(3 x ) +
As x 3 , f ( x ) 0
As x 3+ , f (x) 0
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 8 / 49
Consider: f ( x ) = 9 x2
(, 3) (3, 3) (3, +)
(3 + x )(3 x ) +
As x 3 , f ( x ) 0
As x 3+ , f ( x ) 0+
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 8 / 49
Consider: f ( x ) = 9 x2
(, 3) (3, 3) (3, +)
(3 + x )(3 x ) +
As x 3 , f ( x ) 0
As x 3+ , f ( x ) 0+
As x 3 , f ( x ) 0+
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 8 / 49
Consider: f ( x ) = 9 x2
(, 3) (3, 3) (3, +)
(3 + x )(3 x ) +
As x 3 , f ( x ) 0
As x 3+ , f ( x ) 0+
As x 3 , f ( x ) 0+
As x 3+ , f ( x ) 0
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 8 / 49
Example
Consider: f ( x ) = 2 x.
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 9 / 49
Example
Consider: f ( x ) = 2 x.
As x 2 ,
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 9 / 49
Example
Consider: f ( x ) = 2 x.
As x 2 , f (x) 0
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 9 / 49
Example
Consider: f ( x ) = 2 x.
As x 2 , f ( x ) 0+
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 9 / 49
Example
Consider: f ( x ) = 2 x.
As x 2 , f ( x ) 0+
As x 2+ ,
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 9 / 49
Example
Consider: f ( x ) = 2 x.
As x 2 , f ( x ) 0+
As x 2+ , f (x) 0
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 9 / 49
Example
Consider: f ( x ) = 2 x.
As x 2 , f ( x ) 0+
As x 2+ , f ( x ) 0
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 9 / 49
Example
Consider: f ( x ) = 2 x.
As x 2 , f ( x ) 0+
As x 2+ , f ( x ) 0
Consider: g( x ) = (2 x )2 .
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 9 / 49
Example
Consider: f ( x ) = 2 x.
As x 2 , f ( x ) 0+
As x 2+ , f ( x ) 0
Consider: g( x ) = (2 x )2 .
As x 2,
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 9 / 49
Example
Consider: f ( x ) = 2 x.
As x 2 , f ( x ) 0+
As x 2+ , f ( x ) 0
Consider: g( x ) = (2 x )2 .
As x 2, g( x ) 0
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 9 / 49
Example
Consider: f ( x ) = 2 x.
As x 2 , f ( x ) 0+
As x 2+ , f ( x ) 0
Consider: g( x ) = (2 x )2 .
As x 2, g ( x ) 0+
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 9 / 49
Note
Let n be an even positive integer.
f ( x ) 0+
p
n
1 If as x a, lim f (x)
xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 10 / 49
Note
Let n be an even positive integer.
f ( x ) 0+
p
n
1 If as x a, lim f (x) = 0
xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 10 / 49
Note
Let n be an even positive integer.
f ( x ) 0+
p
n
1 If as x a, lim f (x) = 0
xa
f ( x ) 0
p
n
2 If as x a, lim f (x)
xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 10 / 49
Note
Let n be an even positive integer.
f ( x ) 0+
p
n
1 If as x a, lim f (x) = 0
xa
f ( x ) 0
p
n
2 If as x a, lim f ( x ) dne
xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 10 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 11 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1
p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1)
x 1
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 11 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1
p p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1)
x 1
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 11 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1
p p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1) (3)
x 1
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 11 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1
p p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1) (3)(0 )
x 1
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 11 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1
p p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1) (3)(0 )
x 1
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 11 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1
p p
(3)(0 )
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1) 0+
x 1
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 11 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1
p p
(3)(0 )
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1) 0+
x 1
=0
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 11 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1
p p
(3)(0 )
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1) 0+
x 1
=0
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1+
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 11 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1
p p
(3)(0 )
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1) 0+
x 1
=0
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1+
p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1)
x 1+
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 11 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1
p p
(3)(0 )
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1) 0+
x 1
=0
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1+
p p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1) (3)
x 1+
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 11 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1
p p
(3)(0 )
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1) 0+
x 1
=0
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1+
p p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1) (3)(0+ )
x 1+
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 11 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1
p p
(3)(0 )
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1) 0+
x 1
=0
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1+
p p
0
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1) (3)(0+ )
x 1+
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 11 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1
p p
(3)(0 )
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1) 0+
x 1
=0
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1+
p p
0
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1) (3)(0+ )
x 1+
dne
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 11 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1
p p
(3)(0 )
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1) 0+
x 1
=0
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1+
p p
0
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1) (3)(0+ )
x 1+
dne
p
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 11 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1
p p
(3)(0 )
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1) 0+
x 1
=0
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 1+
p p
0
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1) (3)(0+ )
x 1+
dne
p
lim 2x2 + x 1 dne
x 1
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 11 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 21
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 12 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 21
p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1)
x 12
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 12 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 21
q
p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1)
x 12
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 12 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 21
q
p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1) (0 )
x 12
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 12 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 21
q
(0 )( 32 )
p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1)
x 12
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 12 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 21
q
(0 )( 32 )
p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1)
x 12
dne
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 12 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 21
q
(0 )( 32 )
p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1)
x 12
dne
lim 2x2 + x 1
+
x 21
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 12 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 21
q
(0 )( 32 )
p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1)
x 12
dne
lim 2x2 + x 1
+
x 21
p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1)
+
x 12
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 12 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 21
q
(0 )( 32 )
p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1)
x 12
dne
lim 2x2 + x 1
+
x 21
q
p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1)
+
x 12
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 12 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 21
q
(0 )( 32 )
p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1)
x 12
dne
lim 2x2 + x 1
+
x 21
q
p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1) (0+ )
+
x 12
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 12 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 21
q
(0 )( 32 )
p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1)
x 12
dne
lim 2x2 + x 1
+
x 21
q
(0+ )( 32 )
p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1)
+
x 12
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 12 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 21
q
(0 )( 32 )
p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1)
x 12
dne
lim 2x2 + x 1
+
x 21
q
(0+ )( 32 )
p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1)
+
x 12
=0
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 12 / 49
Example
lim 2x2 + x 1
x 21
q
(0 )( 32 )
p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1)
x 12
dne
lim 2x2 + x 1
+
x 21
q
(0+ )( 32 )
p
= lim (2x 1)( x + 1)
+
x 12
=0
p
lim 2x2 + x 1 dne
x 21
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 12 / 49
Example
x2 x 2
, x<0
x+1
f (x) = 4 x, 0x4 lim f ( x ) = ?
x 0
x2 5x + 4, x > 4
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 13 / 49
Example
x2 x 2
, x<0
x+1
f (x) = 4 x, 0x4 lim f ( x ) = ?
x 0
x2 5x + 4, x > 4
lim f ( x )
x 0
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 13 / 49
Example
x2 x 2
, x<0
x+1
f (x) = 4 x, 0x4 lim f ( x ) = ?
x 0
x2 5x + 4, x > 4
x2 x 2
lim f ( x ) = lim
x 0 x 0 x+1
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 13 / 49
Example
x2 x 2
, x<0
x+1
f (x) = 4 x, 0x4 lim f ( x ) = ?
x 0
x2 5x + 4, x > 4
x2 x 2
lim f ( x ) = lim = 2
x 0 x 0 x+1
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 13 / 49
Example
x2 x 2
, x<0
x+1
f (x) = 4 x, 0x4 lim f ( x ) = ?
x 0
x2 5x + 4, x > 4
x2 x 2
lim f ( x ) = lim = 2
x 0 x 0 x+1
lim f ( x )
x 0+
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 13 / 49
Example
x2 x 2
, x<0
x+1
f (x) = 4 x, 0x4 lim f ( x ) = ?
x 0
x2 5x + 4, x > 4
x2 x 2
lim f ( x ) = lim = 2
x 0 x 0 x+1
lim f ( x ) = lim 4x
x 0+ x 0+
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 13 / 49
Example
x2 x 2
, x<0
x+1
f (x) = 4 x, 0x4 lim f ( x ) = ?
x 0
x2 5x + 4, x > 4
x2 x 2
lim f ( x ) = lim = 2
x 0 x 0 x+1
lim f ( x ) = lim 4x = 2
x 0+ x 0+
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 13 / 49
Example
x2 x 2
, x<0
x+1
f (x) = 4 x, 0x4 lim f ( x ) dne
x 0
x2 5x + 4, x > 4
x2 x 2
lim f ( x ) = lim = 2
x 0 x 0 x+1
lim f ( x ) = lim 4x = 2
x 0+ x 0+
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 13 / 49
Example
x2 x 2
, x<0
x+1
f (x) = 4 x, 0x4 lim f ( x ) = ?
x 4
x2 5x + 4, x > 4
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 14 / 49
Example
x2 x 2
, x<0
x+1
f (x) = 4 x, 0x4 lim f ( x ) = ?
x 4
x2 5x + 4, x > 4
lim f ( x )
x 4
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 14 / 49
Example
x2 x 2
, x<0
x+1
f (x) = 4 x, 0x4 lim f ( x ) = ?
x 4
x2 5x + 4, x > 4
lim f ( x ) = lim 4x
x 4 x 4
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 14 / 49
Example
x2 x 2
, x<0
x+1
f (x) = 4 x, 0x4 lim f ( x ) = ?
x 4
x2 5x + 4, x > 4
lim f ( x ) = lim 4x 0+
x 4 x 4
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 14 / 49
Example
x2 x 2
, x<0
x+1
f (x) = 4 x, 0x4 lim f ( x ) = ?
x 4
x2 5x + 4, x > 4
lim f ( x ) = lim 4x = 0 0+
x 4 x 4
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 14 / 49
Example
x2 x 2
, x<0
x+1
f (x) = 4 x, 0x4 lim f ( x ) = ?
x 4
x2 5x + 4, x > 4
lim f ( x ) = lim 4x = 0 0+
x 4 x 4
lim f ( x )
x 4+
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 14 / 49
Example
x2 x 2
, x<0
x+1
f (x) = 4 x, 0x4 lim f ( x ) = ?
x 4
x2 5x + 4, x > 4
lim f ( x ) = lim 4x = 0 0+
x 4 x 4
lim f ( x ) = lim ( x2 5x + 4)
x 4+ x 4+
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 14 / 49
Example
x2 x 2
, x<0
x+1
f (x) = 4 x, 0x4 lim f ( x ) = ?
x 4
x2 5x + 4, x > 4
lim f ( x ) = lim 4x = 0 0+
x 4 x 4
lim f ( x ) = lim ( x2 5x + 4) = 0
x 4+ x 4+
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 14 / 49
Example
x2 x 2
, x<0
x+1
f (x) = 4 x, 0x4 lim f ( x ) = 0
x 4
x2 5x + 4, x > 4
lim f ( x ) = lim 4x = 0 0+
x 4 x 4
lim f ( x ) = lim ( x2 5x + 4) = 0
x 4+ x 4+
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 14 / 49
Example
x2 x 2
, x<0
x+1
f (x) = 4 x, 0x4 lim f ( x ) = ?
x 1
x2 5x + 4, x > 4
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Example
x2 x 2
, x<0
x+1
f (x) = 4 x, 0x4 lim f ( x ) = ?
x 1
x2 5x + 4, x > 4
lim f ( x )
x 1
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Example
x2 x 2
, x<0
x+1
f (x) = 4 x, 0x4 lim f ( x ) = ?
x 1
x2 5x + 4, x > 4
x2 x 2
lim f ( x ) = lim
x 1 x 1 x+1
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Example
x2 x 2
, x<0
x+1
f (x) = 4 x, 0x4 lim f ( x ) = ?
x 1
x2 5x + 4, x > 4
x2 x 2 ( x 2)( x + 1)
lim f ( x ) = lim = lim
x 1 x 1 x+1 x 1 x+1
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Example
x2 x 2
, x<0
x+1
f (x) = 4 x, 0x4 lim f ( x ) = ?
x 1
x2 5x + 4, x > 4
x2 x 2 ( x 2)( x + 1)
lim f ( x ) = lim = lim = lim ( x 2)
x 1 x 1 x+1 x 1 x+1 x 1
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Example
x2 x 2
, x<0
x+1
f (x) = 4 x, 0x4 lim f ( x ) = ?
x 1
x2 5x + 4, x > 4
x2 x 2 ( x 2)( x + 1)
lim f ( x ) = lim = lim = lim ( x 2) = 3
x 1 x 1 x+1 x 1 x+1 x 1
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Example
x2 x 2
, x<0
x+1
f (x) = 4 x, 0x4 lim f ( x ) = 3
x 1
x2 5x + 4, x > 4
x2 x 2 ( x 2)( x + 1)
lim f ( x ) = lim = lim = lim ( x 2) = 3
x 1 x 1 x+1 x 1 x+1 x 1
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Example
t+4
Evaluate lim .
t4 | t + 4|
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 16 / 49
Example
t+4
Evaluate lim .
t4 | t + 4|
Solution:
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Example
t+4
Evaluate lim .
t4 | t + 4|
Solution:
t + 4,
t+4 0
| t + 4| =
(t + 4), t + 4 < 0
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Example
t+4
Evaluate lim .
t4 | t + 4|
Solution:
t + 4,
t 4
| t + 4| =
(t + 4), t < 4
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Example
t+4
Evaluate lim .
t4 | t + 4|
Solution:
t + 4,
t 4
| t + 4| =
(t + 4), t < 4
t+4
lim
t4 | t + 4|
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Example
t+4
Evaluate lim .
t4 | t + 4|
Solution:
t + 4,
t 4
| t + 4| =
(t + 4), t < 4
t+4 t+4
lim = lim
t4 |t + 4| t4 (t + 4)
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Example
t+4
Evaluate lim .
t4 | t + 4|
Solution:
t + 4,
t 4
| t + 4| =
(t + 4), t < 4
t+4 t+4
lim = lim = lim (1)
t4 |t + 4| t4 (t + 4) t4
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Example
t+4
Evaluate lim .
t4 | t + 4|
Solution:
t + 4,
t 4
| t + 4| =
(t + 4), t < 4
t+4 t+4
lim = lim = lim (1) = 1
t4 |t + 4| t4 (t + 4) t4
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Example
t+4
Evaluate lim .
t4 | t + 4|
Solution:
t + 4,
t 4
| t + 4| =
(t + 4), t < 4
t+4 t+4
lim = lim = lim (1) = 1
t4 |t + 4| t4 (t + 4) t4
t+4
lim
t4+ | t + 4|
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Example
t+4
Evaluate lim .
t4 | t + 4|
Solution:
t + 4,
t 4
| t + 4| =
(t + 4), t < 4
t+4 t+4
lim = lim = lim (1) = 1
t4 |t + 4| t4 (t + 4) t4
t+4 t+4
lim = lim
t4+ |t + 4| t4+ (t + 4)
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Example
t+4
Evaluate lim .
t4 | t + 4|
Solution:
t + 4,
t 4
| t + 4| =
(t + 4), t < 4
t+4 t+4
lim = lim = lim (1) = 1
t4 |t + 4| t4 (t + 4) t4
t+4 t+4
lim = lim = lim (1) = 1
t4+ |t + 4| t4+ (t + 4) t4+
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Example
t+4
Evaluate lim .
t4 | t + 4|
Solution:
t + 4,
t 4
| t + 4| =
(t + 4), t < 4
t+4 t+4
lim = lim = lim (1) = 1
t4 |t + 4| t4 (t + 4) t4
t+4 t+4
lim = lim = lim (1) = 1
t4+ |t + 4| t4+ (t + 4) t4+
t+4
lim dne
t4 | t + 4|
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The Greatest Integer Function
Recall
[[ x ]] = n for n x < n + 1, n Z
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The Greatest Integer Function
Recall
[[ x ]] = n for n x < n + 1, n Z
..
.
3, 3 x < 2
2, 2 x < 1
[[ x ]] = 1, 1 x < 0
0, 0x<1
1, 1x<2
..
.
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The Greatest Integer Function
Recall
[[ x ]] = n for n x < n + 1, n Z
..
. 1 lim [[ x ]]
x 2
3, 3 x < 2
2, 2 x < 1
[[ x ]] = 1, 1 x < 0
0, 0x<1
1, 1x<2
..
.
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The Greatest Integer Function
Recall
[[ x ]] = n for n x < n + 1, n Z
..
. 1 lim [[ x ]] = lim 3
x 2 x 2
3, 3 x < 2
2, 2 x < 1
[[ x ]] = 1, 1 x < 0
0, 0x<1
1, 1x<2
..
.
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The Greatest Integer Function
Recall
[[ x ]] = n for n x < n + 1, n Z
..
. 1 lim [[ x ]] = lim 3 = 3
x 2 x 2
3, 3 x < 2
2, 2 x < 1
[[ x ]] = 1, 1 x < 0
0, 0x<1
1, 1x<2
..
.
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 17 / 49
The Greatest Integer Function
Recall
[[ x ]] = n for n x < n + 1, n Z
..
. 1 lim [[ x ]] = lim 3 = 3
x 2 x 2
3, 3 x < 2
lim [[ x ]]
2
2, 2 x < 1 x 2+
[[ x ]] = 1, 1 x < 0
0, 0x<1
1, 1x<2
..
.
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The Greatest Integer Function
Recall
[[ x ]] = n for n x < n + 1, n Z
..
. 1 lim [[ x ]] = lim 3 = 3
x 2 x 2
3, 3 x < 2
lim [[ x ]] = lim 2
2
2, 2 x < 1 x 2+ x 2+
[[ x ]] = 1, 1 x < 0
0, 0x<1
1, 1x<2
..
.
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 17 / 49
The Greatest Integer Function
Recall
[[ x ]] = n for n x < n + 1, n Z
..
. 1 lim [[ x ]] = lim 3 = 3
x 2 x 2
3, 3 x < 2
lim [[ x ]] = lim 2 = 2
2
2, 2 x < 1 x 2+ x 2+
[[ x ]] = 1, 1 x < 0
0, 0x<1
1, 1x<2
..
.
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 17 / 49
The Greatest Integer Function
Recall
[[ x ]] = n for n x < n + 1, n Z
..
. 1 lim [[ x ]] = lim 3 = 3
x 2 x 2
3, 3 x < 2
lim [[ x ]] = lim 2 = 2
2
2, 2 x < 1 x 2+ x 2+
[[ x ]] = 1, 1 x < 0 3 lim [[ x ]]
x 12
0, 0x<1
1, 1x<2
..
.
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 17 / 49
The Greatest Integer Function
Recall
[[ x ]] = n for n x < n + 1, n Z
..
. 1 lim [[ x ]] = lim 3 = 3
x 2 x 2
3, 3 x < 2
lim [[ x ]] = lim 2 = 2
2
2, 2 x < 1 x 2+ x 2+
[[ x ]] = 1, 1 x < 0 3 lim [[ x ]] = lim 0
x 12 x 12
0, 0x<1
1, 1x<2
..
.
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The Greatest Integer Function
Recall
[[ x ]] = n for n x < n + 1, n Z
..
. 1 lim [[ x ]] = lim 3 = 3
x 2 x 2
3, 3 x < 2
lim [[ x ]] = lim 2 = 2
2
2, 2 x < 1 x 2+ x 2+
[[ x ]] = 1, 1 x < 0 3 lim [[ x ]] = lim 0 = 0
x 12 x 12
0, 0x<1
1, 1x<2
..
.
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The Greatest Integer Function
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 18 / 49
The Greatest Integer Function
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The Greatest Integer Function
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The Greatest Integer Function
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The Greatest Integer Function
..
.
1
1, 0 x <
2
1
[[2x 1]] = 0, 2 x<1
3
1, 1x<
2
..
.
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The Greatest Integer Function
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The Greatest Integer Function
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The Greatest Integer Function
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The Greatest Integer Function
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The Greatest Integer Function
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The Greatest Integer Function
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The Greatest Integer Function
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The Greatest Integer Function
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The Greatest Integer Function
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..
.
1
1, 0 x <
2
1
Consider f ( x ) = [[2x 1]] = 0, 2 x<1
3
1, 1x<
2
..
.
Observe:
1 Since f ( x ) "splits" at x = 12 ,
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 19 / 49
..
.
1
1, 0 x <
2
1
Consider f ( x ) = [[2x 1]] = 0, 2 x<1
3
1, 1x<
2
..
.
Observe:
1 Since f ( x ) "splits" at x = 12 , we consider one-sided limits when computing
lim f ( x ).
x 12
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..
.
1
1, 0 x <
2
1
Consider f ( x ) = [[2x 1]] = 0, 2 x<1
3
1, 1x<
2
..
.
Observe:
1 Since f ( x ) "splits" at x = 12 , we consider one-sided limits when computing
lim f ( x ).
x 12
2 Note that f ( x ) does not "split" at x = 14 , and is constantly equal to 1 for
values of x very near 41 .
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..
.
1
1, 0 x <
2
1
Consider f ( x ) = [[2x 1]] = 0, 2 x<1
3
1, 1x<
2
..
.
Observe:
1 Since f ( x ) "splits" at x = 12 , we consider one-sided limits when computing
lim f ( x ).
x 12
2 Note that f ( x ) does not "split" at x = 14 , and is constantly equal to 1 for
values of x very near 41 . Thus, we replace f ( x ) in lim f ( x ) by 1.
x 14
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..
.
1
1, 0 x <
2
1
Consider f ( x ) = [[2x 1]] = 0, 2 x<1
3
1, 1x<
2
..
.
Observe:
1 Since f ( x ) "splits" at x = 12 , we consider one-sided limits when computing
lim f ( x ).
x 12
2 Note that f ( x ) does not "split" at x = 14 , and is constantly equal to 1 for
values of x very near 41 . Thus, we replace f ( x ) in lim f ( x ) by 1. Notice also
x 14
hh ii
that the constant value of f for x very near 41 is equal to 2 14 1 .
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The Greatest Integer Function
f ( x ) = 5x = n
for
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 20 / 49
The Greatest Integer Function
f ( x ) = 5x = n
for
n 5x < n + 1, n Z
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 20 / 49
The Greatest Integer Function
f ( x ) = 5x = n
for
5n x > 5n 5, n Z
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The Greatest Integer Function
f ( x ) = 5x = n
for
5n 5 < x 5n, n Z
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 20 / 49
The Greatest Integer Function
f ( x ) = 5x = n
for
5n 5 < x 5n, n Z
..
.
1, 0 x < 5
5x = 0, 5 x < 0
1, 10 x < 5
..
.
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The Greatest Integer Function
f ( x ) = 5x = n
for
5n 5 < x 5n, n Z
5x
1 lim
x 5
..
.
1, 0 x < 5
5x = 0, 5 x < 0
1, 10 x < 5
..
.
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The Greatest Integer Function
f ( x ) = 5x = n
for
5n 5 < x 5n, n Z
5x
1 lim = lim 1
x 5 x 5
..
.
1, 0 x < 5
5x = 0, 5 x < 0
1, 10 x < 5
..
.
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The Greatest Integer Function
f ( x ) = 5x = n
for
5n 5 < x 5n, n Z
5x
1 lim = lim 1 = 1
x 5 x 5
..
.
1, 0 x < 5
5x = 0, 5 x < 0
1, 10 x < 5
..
.
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The Greatest Integer Function
f ( x ) = 5x = n
for
5n 5 < x 5n, n Z
5x
1 lim = lim 1 = 1
x 5 x 5
..
.
5x
2 lim
1, 0 x < 5
x 5+
5x = 0, 5 x < 0
1, 10 x < 5
..
.
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The Greatest Integer Function
f ( x ) = 5x = n
for
5n 5 < x 5n, n Z
5x
1 lim = lim 1 = 1
x 5 x 5
..
.
5x
2 lim = lim 0
1, 0 x < 5
x 5+ x 5+
5x = 0, 5 x < 0
1, 10 x < 5
..
.
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The Greatest Integer Function
f ( x ) = 5x = n
for
5n 5 < x 5n, n Z
5x
1 lim = lim 1 = 1
x 5 x 5
..
.
5x
2 lim = lim 0 = 0
1, 0 x < 5
x 5+ x 5+
5x = 0, 5 x < 0
1, 10 x < 5
..
.
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The Greatest Integer Function
f ( x ) = 5x = n
for
5n 5 < x 5n, n Z
5x
1 lim = lim 1 = 1
x 5 x 5
..
.
5x
2 lim = lim 0 = 0
1, 0 x < 5
x 5+ x 5+
lim 5x
5x = 0, 5 x < 0 3
x 1
1, 10 x < 5
..
.
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 20 / 49
The Greatest Integer Function
f ( x ) = 5x = n
for
5n 5 < x 5n, n Z
5x
1 lim = lim 1 = 1
x 5 x 5
..
.
5x
2 lim = lim 0 = 0
1, 0 x < 5
x 5+ x 5+
lim 5x = lim 1
5x = 0, 5 x < 0 3
x 1 x 1
1, 10 x < 5
..
.
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 20 / 49
The Greatest Integer Function
f ( x ) = 5x = n
for
5n 5 < x 5n, n Z
5x
1 lim = lim 1 = 1
x 5 x 5
..
.
5x
2 lim = lim 0 = 0
1, 0 x < 5
x 5+ x 5+
lim 5x = lim 1 = 1
5x = 0, 5 x < 0 3
x 1 x 1
1, 10 x < 5
..
.
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In general...
Let p( x ) = mx + b.
1 [[ p( x )]] splits only at the values of a where p( a) is an integer. Thus, in finding
lim [[ p( x )]], we have to consider each of the limits from the left and right of a.
xa
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In general...
Let p( x ) = mx + b.
1 [[ p( x )]] splits only at the values of a where p( a) is an integer. Thus, in finding
lim [[ p( x )]], we have to consider each of the limits from the left and right of a.
xa
2 If p( a) is not an integer, then [[ p( x )]] is constant for values of x near a, and this
constant is precisely [[ p( a)]].
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[[2x 1]] = n, n+ 1
2 x <
n +2
2
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[[2x 1]] = n, n+ 1
2 x <
n +2
2
Is 2(3) 1 an integer?
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 22 / 49
[[2x 1]] = n, n+ 1
2 x <
n +2
2
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 22 / 49
[[2x 1]] = n, n+ 1
2 x <
n +2
2
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[[2x 1]] = n, n+ 1
2 x <
n +2
2
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 22 / 49
[[2x 1]] = n, n+ 1
2 x <
n +2
2
n +2
2 =3
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 22 / 49
[[2x 1]] = n, n+ 1
2 x <
n +2
2
n +2
2 =3n=4
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 22 / 49
[[2x 1]] = n, n+ 1
2 x <
n +2
2
n +2
2 =3n=4
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 22 / 49
[[2x 1]] = n, n+ 1
2 x <
n +2
2
n +2
2 =3n=4
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 22 / 49
[[2x 1]] = n, n+ 1
2 x <
n +2
2
n +2
2 =3n=4
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[[2x 1]] = n, n+ 1
2 x <
n +2
2
n +2
2 =3n=4
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[[2x 1]] = n, n+ 1
2 x <
n +2
2
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[[2x 1]] = n, n+ 1
2 x <
n +2
2
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 23 / 49
[[2x 1]] = n, n+ 1
2 x <
n +2
2
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[[2x 1]] = n, n+ 1
2 x <
n +2
2
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 23 / 49
[[2x 1]] = n, n+ 1
2 x <
n +2
2
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 23 / 49
[[2x 1]] = n, n+ 1
2 x <
n +2
2
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[[2x 1]] = n, n+ 1
2 x <
n +2
2
Is 2 31 1 an integer?
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 24 / 49
[[2x 1]] = n, n+ 1
2 x <
n +2
2
Is 2 31 1 an integer? No.
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 24 / 49
[[2x 1]] = n, n+ 1
2 x <
n +2
2
Is 2 31 1 an integer? No.
Near 13 ,
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[[2x 1]] = n, n+ 1
2 x <
n +2
2
Is 2 31 1 an integer? No.
hh ii
Near 13 , [[2x 1]] is constantly equal to 2 13 1
= 1.
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 24 / 49
[[2x 1]] = n, n+ 1
2 x <
n +2
2
Is 2 31 1 an integer? No.
hh ii
Near 13 , [[2x 1]] is constantly equal to 2 13 1
= 1.
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 24 / 49
[[2x 1]] = n, n+ 1
2 x <
n +2
2
Is 2 31 1 an integer? No.
hh ii
Near 13 , [[2x 1]] is constantly equal to 2 13 1
= 1.
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Example
Consider: f ( x ) = [[1 x ]]
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 25 / 49
Example
Consider: f ( x ) = [[1 x ]]
Solution:
[[1 x ]] = n for n 1x < n+1
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Example
Consider: f ( x ) = [[1 x ]]
Solution:
[[1 x ]] = n for n 1x < n+1
for n 1 x < n
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Example
Consider: f ( x ) = [[1 x ]]
Solution:
[[1 x ]] = n for n 1x < n+1
for n 1 x < n
for n < x 1 n
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Example
Consider: f ( x ) = [[1 x ]]
Solution:
[[1 x ]] = n for n 1x < n+1
for n 1 x < n
for n < x 1 n
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Example
Consider: f ( x ) = [[1 x ]]
Solution:
[[1 x ]] = n for n 1x < n+1
for n 1 x < n
for n < x 1 n
lim [[1 x ]]
x 2+
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Example
Consider: f ( x ) = [[1 x ]]
Solution:
[[1 x ]] = n for n 1x < n+1
for n 1 x < n
for n < x 1 n
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Example
Consider: f ( x ) = [[1 x ]]
Solution:
[[1 x ]] = n for n 1x < n+1
for n 1 x < n
for n < x 1 n
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Example
Consider: f ( x ) = [[1 x ]]
Solution:
[[1 x ]] = n for n 1x < n+1
for n 1 x < n
for n < x 1 n
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Example
Consider: f ( x ) = [[1 x ]]
Solution:
[[1 x ]] = n for n 1x < n+1
for n 1 x < n
for n < x 1 n
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Example
Consider: f ( x ) = [[1 x ]]
Solution:
[[1 x ]] = n for n 1x < n+1
for n 1 x < n
for n < x 1 n
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Example
Consider: f ( x ) = [[1 x ]]
Solution:
[[1 x ]] = n for n 1x < n+1
for n 1 x < n
for n < x 1 n
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Example
Consider: f ( x ) = [[1 x ]]
Solution:
[[1 x ]] = n for n 1x < n+1
for n 1 x < n
for n < x 1 n
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Example
Consider: f ( x ) = [[1 x ]]
Solution:
[[1 x ]] = n for n 1x < n+1
for n 1 x < n
for n < x 1 n
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Example
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Example
Solution:
[[3x + 1]] = n for n 3x + 1 < n + 1
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Example
Solution:
[[3x + 1]] = n for n 3x + 1 < n + 1
for n 1 3x < n
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Example
Solution:
[[3x + 1]] = n for n 3x + 1 < n + 1
for n 1 3x < n
n 1 n
for 3 x< 3
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Example
Solution:
[[3x + 1]] = n for n 3x + 1 < n + 1
for n 1 3x < n
n 1 n
for 3 x< 3
lim 2x + [[3x + 1]] =
x 13
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Example
Solution:
[[3x + 1]] = n for n 3x + 1 < n + 1
for n 1 3x < n
n 1 n
for 3 x< 3
lim 2x + [[3x + 1]] = lim (2x
x 13 x 13
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Example
Solution:
[[3x + 1]] = n for n 3x + 1 < n + 1
for n 1 3x < n
n 1 n
for 3 x< 3
lim 2x + [[3x + 1]] = lim (2x + 1)
x 13 x 13
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Example
Solution:
[[3x + 1]] = n for n 3x + 1 < n + 1
for n 1 3x < n
n 1 n
for 3 x< 3
5
lim 2x + [[3x + 1]] = lim (2x + 1) = 3
x 13 x 13
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Example
Solution:
[[3x + 1]] = n for n 3x + 1 < n + 1
for n 1 3x < n
n 1 n
for 3 x< 3
5
lim 2x + [[3x + 1]] = lim (2x + 1) = 3
x 13 x 13
Question: lim 2x + [[3x + 1]] =?
x 23
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For today
2 Infinite Limits
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Illustration
1
Consider: Let f ( x ) = .
x2
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Illustration
1
Consider: Let f ( x ) = . What happens as x 0?
x2
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Illustration
1
Consider: Let f ( x ) = . What happens as x 0?
x2
x f (x)
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Illustration
1
Consider: Let f ( x ) = . What happens as x 0?
x2
x f (x)
1
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Illustration
1
Consider: Let f ( x ) = . What happens as x 0?
x2
x f (x)
1 1
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Illustration
1
Consider: Let f ( x ) = . What happens as x 0?
x2
x f (x)
1 1
0.5
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Illustration
1
Consider: Let f ( x ) = . What happens as x 0?
x2
x f (x)
1 1
0.5 4
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Illustration
1
Consider: Let f ( x ) = . What happens as x 0?
x2
x f (x)
1 1
0.5 4
0.1
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Illustration
1
Consider: Let f ( x ) = . What happens as x 0?
x2
x f (x)
1 1
0.5 4
0.1 100
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Illustration
1
Consider: Let f ( x ) = . What happens as x 0?
x2
x f (x)
1 1
0.5 4
0.1 100
0.001
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Illustration
1
Consider: Let f ( x ) = . What happens as x 0?
x2
x f (x)
1 1
0.5 4
0.1 100
0.001 1000000
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Illustration
1
Consider: Let f ( x ) = . What happens as x 0?
x2
x f (x)
1 1
0.5 4
0.1 100
0.001 1000000
0.00001 10000000000
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Illustration
1
Consider: Let f ( x ) = . What happens as x 0?
x2
x f (x)
1 1
0.5 4
0.1 100
0.001 1000000
0.00001 10000000000
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Illustration
1
Consider: Let f ( x ) = . What happens as x 0?
x2
x f (x) x f (x)
1 1 1 1
0.5 4 0.5 4
0.1 100 0.1 100
0.001 1000000 0.001 1000000
0.00001 10000000000 0.00001 10000000000
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Illustration
1
Consider: Let f ( x ) = . What happens as x 0?
x2
x f (x) x f (x)
1 1 1 1
0.5 4 0.5 4
0.1 100 0.1 100
0.001 1000000 0.001 1000000
0.00001 10000000000 0.00001 10000000000
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6
4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3
1
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Intuitive Definition
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Intuitive Definition
We say that the
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Intuitive Definition
We say that the
if the value of f ( x ) increases without bound whenever the values of x get closer
and closer to a.
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Intuitive Definition
We say that the
if the value of f ( x ) increases without bound whenever the values of x get closer
and closer to a.
Notation:
lim f ( x ) = +
xa
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Intuitive Definition
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Intuitive Definition
We say that the
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 31 / 49
Intuitive Definition
We say that the
if the value of f ( x ) decreases without bound whenever the values of x get closer
and closer to a.
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Intuitive Definition
We say that the
if the value of f ( x ) decreases without bound whenever the values of x get closer
and closer to a.
Notation:
lim f ( x ) =
xa
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Intuitive Definition
We say that the
Notation:
lim f ( x ) = + [ lim f ( x ) = ]
xa xa
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Intuitive Definition
We say that the
Notation:
lim f ( x ) = + [ lim f ( x ) = ]
xa xa
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Example
1
Let f ( x ) = .
x2
x f (x) x f (x)
1 1 1 1
0.5 4 0.5 4
0.1 100 0.1 100
0.001 1000000 0.001 1000000
0.00001 10000000000 0.00001 10000000000
0+ + 0 +
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Example
1
Let f ( x ) = .
x2
x f (x) x f (x)
1 1 1 1
0.5 4 0.5 4
0.1 100 0.1 100
0.001 1000000 0.001 1000000
0.00001 10000000000 0.00001 10000000000
0+ + 0 +
We now write:
1
lim
x 0 x2
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Example
1
Let f ( x ) = .
x2
x f (x) x f (x)
1 1 1 1
0.5 4 0.5 4
0.1 100 0.1 100
0.001 1000000 0.001 1000000
0.00001 10000000000 0.00001 10000000000
0+ + 0 +
We now write:
1
lim = +
x 0 x2
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Remark
Note that is NOT a number! So, lim f ( x ) = + or does not mean that
xa
the limit exists.
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Remark
Note that is NOT a number! So, lim f ( x ) = + or does not mean that
xa
the limit exists.
BUT...
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Remark
Note that is NOT a number! So, lim f ( x ) = + or does not mean that
xa
the limit exists.
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Vertical Asymptotes
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Vertical Asymptotes
lim f ( x ) = +
x a
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Vertical Asymptotes
lim f ( x ) = +
x a
x=a
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Vertical Asymptotes
lim f ( x ) = + lim f ( x ) =
x a x a
x=a
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Vertical Asymptotes
lim f ( x ) = + lim f ( x ) =
x a x a
x=a x=a
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Vertical Asymptotes
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Vertical Asymptotes
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Vertical Asymptotes
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Vertical Asymptotes
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3x
f (x) =
x1
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3x
f (x) =
x1
3x
lim =
x 1 x1
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3x
f (x) =
x1
3x 3
lim =
x 1 x1 0
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3x
f (x) =
x1
3x 3
lim =
x 1 x1 0
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3x
f (x) =
x1
3x 3
lim =
x 1 x1 0
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3x
f (x) =
x1
3x 3
lim =
x 1 x1 0
3x
lim =
x 1+ x1
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3x
f (x) =
x1
3x 3
lim =
x 1 x1 0
3x 3
lim =
x 1 x 1
+ 0
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3x
f (x) =
x1
3x 3
lim =
x 1 x1 0
3x 3
lim =
x 1 x 1
+ 0+
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3x
f (x) =
x1
3x 3
lim =
x 1 x1 0
3x 3
lim = +
x 1 x 1
+ 0+
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10
3x
f (x) = 8
x1
6
3x 3
lim = 4
x 1 x 1 0
2
3x 3
lim = + 6 4 2 0 2 4 6 8
x 1+ x1 0+ 2
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In general,
Theorem
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In general,
Theorem
Suppose lim f ( x ) = c and lim g( x ) = 0.
xa xa
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In general,
Theorem
Suppose lim f ( x ) = c and lim g( x ) = 0.
xa xa
1 If c > 0
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In general,
Theorem
Suppose lim f ( x ) = c and lim g( x ) = 0.
xa xa
1 If c > 0
1 and g( x ) 0+ as x a,
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In general,
Theorem
Suppose lim f ( x ) = c and lim g( x ) = 0.
xa xa
1 If c > 0
f (x)
1 and g( x ) 0+ as x a, then lim = +
xa g( x )
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In general,
Theorem
Suppose lim f ( x ) = c and lim g( x ) = 0.
xa xa
1 If c > 0
f (x)
1 and g( x ) 0+ as x a, then lim = +
xa g( x )
2 and g( x ) 0 as x a,
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In general,
Theorem
Suppose lim f ( x ) = c and lim g( x ) = 0.
xa xa
1 If c > 0
f (x)
1 and g( x ) 0+ as x a, then lim = +
g( x ) xa
f (x)
2 and g( x ) 0 as x a, then lim =
xa g( x )
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In general,
Theorem
Suppose lim f ( x ) = c and lim g( x ) = 0.
xa xa
1 If c > 0
f (x)
1 and g( x ) 0+ as x a, then lim = +
g( x ) xa
f (x)
2 and g( x ) 0 as x a, then lim =
xa g( x )
2 If c < 0
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In general,
Theorem
Suppose lim f ( x ) = c and lim g( x ) = 0.
xa xa
1 If c > 0
f (x)
1 and g( x ) 0+ as x a, then lim = +
g( x ) xa
f (x)
2 and g( x ) 0 as x a, then lim =
xa g( x )
2 If c < 0
1 and g( x ) 0+ as x a,
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In general,
Theorem
Suppose lim f ( x ) = c and lim g( x ) = 0.
xa xa
1 If c > 0
f (x)
1 and g( x ) 0+ as x a, then lim = +
g( x ) xa
f (x)
2 and g( x ) 0 as x a, then lim =
xa g( x )
2 If c < 0
f (x)
1 and g( x ) 0+ as x a, then lim =
xa g( x )
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In general,
Theorem
Suppose lim f ( x ) = c and lim g( x ) = 0.
xa xa
1 If c > 0
f (x)
1 and g( x ) 0+ as x a, then lim = +
g( x ) xa
f (x)
2 and g( x ) 0 as x a, then lim =
xa g( x )
2 If c < 0
f (x)
1 and g( x ) 0+ as x a, then lim =
xa g( x )
2 and g( x ) 0 as x a,
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In general,
Theorem
Suppose lim f ( x ) = c and lim g( x ) = 0.
xa xa
1 If c > 0
f (x)
1 and g( x ) 0+ as x a, then lim = +
g( x ) xa
f (x)
2 and g( x ) 0 as x a, then lim =
xa g( x )
2 If c < 0
f (x)
1 and g( x ) 0+ as x a, then lim =
g( x )
xa
f (x)
2 and g( x ) 0 as x a, then lim = +
xa g( x )
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Example
5x
lim
x 2 4 x2
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Example
5x
lim
x 2 4 x2
5x
= lim
x 2 (2 + x )(2 x )
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Example
5x
lim
x 2 4 x2
5x
= lim
x 2 (2 + x )(2 x )
10
=
(0 )(4)
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Example
5x
lim
x 2 4 x2
5x
= lim
x 2 (2 + x )(2 x )
10
= +
(0 )(4)
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Example
5x 5x
lim lim
x 2 4 x2 x 2+ 4 x2
5x
= lim
x 2 (2 + x )(2 x )
10
= +
(0 )(4)
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Example
5x 5x
lim lim
x 2 4 x2 x 2+ 4 x2
5x 5x
= lim = lim
x 2 (2 + x )(2 x ) x 2+ (2 + x )(2 x )
10
= +
(0 )(4)
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Example
5x 5x
lim lim
x 2 4 x2 x 2+ 4 x2
5x 5x
= lim = lim
x 2 (2 + x )(2 x ) x 2+ (2 + x )(2 x )
10 10
= + =
(0 )(4) (0+ )(4)
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Example
5x 5x
lim lim
x 2 4 x2 x 2+ 4 x2
5x 5x
= lim = lim
x 2 (2 + x )(2 x ) x 2+ (2 + x )(2 x )
10 10
= + =
(0 )(4) (0+ )(4)
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Example
5x
lim
x 2 4 x2
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Example
5x
lim
x 2 4 x2
5x
= lim
x 2 (2 + x )(2 x )
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Example
5x
lim
x 2 4 x2
5x
= lim
x 2 (2 + x )(2 x )
10
=
(4)(0+ )
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Example
5x
lim
x 2 4 x2
5x
= lim
x 2 (2 + x )(2 x )
10
= +
(4)(0+ )
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Example
5x 5x
lim lim
x 2 4 x2 x 2+ 4 x2
5x
= lim
x 2 (2 + x )(2 x )
10
= +
(4)(0+ )
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Example
5x 5x
lim lim
x 2 4 x2 x 2+ 4 x2
5x 5x
= lim = lim
x 2 (2 + x )(2 x ) x 2+ (2 + x )(2 x )
10
= +
(4)(0+ )
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Example
5x 5x
lim lim
x 2 4 x2 x 2+ 4 x2
5x 5x
= lim = lim
x 2 (2 + x )(2 x ) x 2+ (2 + x )(2 x )
10 10
= + =
(4)(0+ ) (4)(0 )
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Example
5x 5x
lim lim
x 2 4 x2 x 2+ 4 x2
5x 5x
= lim = lim
x 2 (2 + x )(2 x ) x 2+ (2 + x )(2 x )
10 10
= + =
(4)(0+ ) (4)(0 )
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Theorem
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Theorem
1 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = ,
xa xa
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Theorem
1 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) + g( x ))
xa xa xa
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Theorem
1 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) + g( x )) = .
xa xa xa
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Theorem
1 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) + g( x )) = .
xa xa xa
2 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = ,
xa xa
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Theorem
1 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) + g( x )) = .
xa xa xa
2 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) g( x ))
xa xa xa
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Theorem
1 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) + g( x )) = .
xa xa xa
2 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) g( x )) = .
xa xa xa
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Theorem
1 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) + g( x )) = .
xa xa xa
2 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) g( x )) = .
xa xa xa
3 If lim f ( x ) = + and lim g( x ) = +,
xa xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 40 / 49
Theorem
1 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) + g( x )) = .
xa xa xa
2 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) g( x )) = .
xa xa xa
3 If lim f ( x ) = + and lim g( x ) = +, then lim ( f ( x ) + g( x ))
xa xa xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 40 / 49
Theorem
1 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) + g( x )) = .
xa xa xa
2 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) g( x )) = .
xa xa xa
3 If lim f ( x ) = + and lim g( x ) = +, then lim ( f ( x ) + g( x )) = +.
xa xa xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 40 / 49
Theorem
1 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) + g( x )) = .
xa xa xa
2 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) g( x )) = .
xa xa xa
3 If lim f ( x ) = + and lim g( x ) = +, then lim ( f ( x ) + g( x )) = +.
xa xa xa
4 If lim f ( x ) = + and lim g( x ) = ,
xa xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 40 / 49
Theorem
1 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) + g( x )) = .
xa xa xa
2 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) g( x )) = .
xa xa xa
3 If lim f ( x ) = + and lim g( x ) = +, then lim ( f ( x ) + g( x )) = +.
xa xa xa
4 If lim f ( x ) = + and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) g( x ))
xa xa xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 40 / 49
Theorem
1 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) + g( x )) = .
xa xa xa
2 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) g( x )) = .
xa xa xa
3 If lim f ( x ) = + and lim g( x ) = +, then lim ( f ( x ) + g( x )) = +.
xa xa xa
4 If lim f ( x ) = + and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) g( x )) = +,
xa xa xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 40 / 49
Theorem
1 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) + g( x )) = .
xa xa xa
2 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) g( x )) = .
xa xa xa
3 If lim f ( x ) = + and lim g( x ) = +, then lim ( f ( x ) + g( x )) = +.
xa xa xa
4 If lim f ( x ) = + and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) g( x )) = +, and
xa xa xa
lim ( g( x ) f ( x ))
xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 40 / 49
Theorem
1 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) + g( x )) = .
xa xa xa
2 If lim f ( x ) exists and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) g( x )) = .
xa xa xa
3 If lim f ( x ) = + and lim g( x ) = +, then lim ( f ( x ) + g( x )) = +.
xa xa xa
4 If lim f ( x ) = + and lim g( x ) = , then lim ( f ( x ) g( x )) = +, and
xa xa xa
lim ( g( x ) f ( x )) = .
xa
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Theorem
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 41 / 49
Theorem
1 Let c R \ {0}. Suppose xlim
a
f ( x ) = c and lim g( x ) = . Then,
xa
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Theorem
1 Let c R \ {0}. Suppose xlim
a
f ( x ) = c and lim g( x ) = . Then,
xa
1 lim f ( x ) g( x ) = , if c > 0.
xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 41 / 49
Theorem
1 Let c R \ {0}. Suppose xlim
a
f ( x ) = c and lim g( x ) = . Then,
xa
1 lim f ( x ) g( x ) = , if c > 0.
xa
2 lim f ( x ) g( x ) = , if c < 0.
xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 41 / 49
Theorem
1 Let c R \ {0}. Suppose xlim
a
f ( x ) = c and lim g( x ) = . Then,
xa
1 lim f ( x ) g( x ) = , if c > 0.
xa
2 lim f ( x ) g( x ) = , if c < 0.
xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 41 / 49
Theorem
1 Let c R \ {0}. Suppose xlim
a
f ( x ) = c and lim g( x ) = . Then,
xa
1 lim f ( x ) g( x ) = , if c > 0.
xa
2 lim f ( x ) g( x ) = , if c < 0.
xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 41 / 49
Theorem
1 Let c R \ {0}. Suppose xlim
a
f ( x ) = c and lim g( x ) = . Then,
xa
1 lim f ( x ) g( x ) = , if c > 0.
xa
2 lim f ( x ) g( x ) = , if c < 0.
xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 41 / 49
Theorem
1 Let c R \ {0}. Suppose xlim
a
f ( x ) = c and lim g( x ) = . Then,
xa
1 lim f ( x ) g( x ) = , if c > 0.
xa
2 lim f ( x ) g( x ) = , if c < 0.
xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 41 / 49
Theorem
1 Let c R \ {0}. Suppose xlim
a
f ( x ) = c and lim g( x ) = . Then,
xa
1 lim f ( x ) g( x ) = , if c > 0.
xa
2 lim f ( x ) g( x ) = , if c < 0.
xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 41 / 49
Theorem
1 Let c R \ {0}. Suppose xlim
a
f ( x ) = c and lim g( x ) = . Then,
xa
1 lim f ( x ) g( x ) = , if c > 0.
xa
2 lim f ( x ) g( x ) = , if c < 0.
xa
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 41 / 49
Example
2
Evaluate lim x2 .
x 1 x1
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 42 / 49
Example
2
Evaluate lim x2 .
x 1 x1
lim x2
x 1
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 42 / 49
Example
2
Evaluate lim x2 .
x 1 x1
lim x2 = 1
x 1
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 42 / 49
Example
2
Evaluate lim x2 .
x 1 x1
lim x2 = 1
x 1
2
lim
x 1 x1
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Example
2
Evaluate lim x2 .
x 1 x1
lim x2 = 1
x 1
2 2
lim =
x 1 x 1 0
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Example
2
Evaluate lim x2 .
x 1 x1
lim x2 = 1
x 1
2 2
lim =
x 1 x 1 0
2 2
lim x = +
x 1 x1
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 42 / 49
Example
1 2x
Evaluate lim + .
x 3 x2 9 x + 3
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 43 / 49
Example
1 2x
Evaluate lim + .
x 3 x2 9 x + 3
1 2x
lim 2
+
x 3 x 9 x+3
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Example
1 2x
Evaluate lim + .
x 3 x2 9 x + 3
1 2x
lim +
x 3 x2 9 x+3
1 2x
= lim +
x 3 ( x + 3)( x 3) x+3
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Example
1 2x
Evaluate lim + .
x 3 x2 9 x + 3
1 2x
lim +
x 3 x2 9 x+3
1 2x 1
= lim +
x 3 ( x + 3)( x 3) x+3
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Example
1 2x
Evaluate lim + .
x 3 x2 9 x + 3
1 2x
lim +
x 3 x2 9 x+3
1 2x 1
= lim +
x 3 ( x + 3)( x 3) x+3 (0 )
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 43 / 49
Example
1 2x
Evaluate lim + .
x 3 x2 9 x + 3
1 2x
lim +
x 3 x2 9 x+3
1 2x 1
= lim +
x 3 ( x + 3)( x 3) x+3 (0 )
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 43 / 49
Example
1 2x
Evaluate lim + .
x 3 x2 9 x + 3
1 2x
lim +
x 3 x2 9 x+3
1 2x 1
= lim +
x 3 ( x + 3)( x 3) x+3 (0 )(6)
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 43 / 49
Example
1 2x
Evaluate lim + .
x 3 x2 9 x + 3
1 2x
lim +
x 3 x2 9 x+3
1 2x 1
= lim + +
x 3 ( x + 3)( x 3) x+3 (0 )(6)
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 43 / 49
Example
1 2x
Evaluate lim + .
x 3 x2 9 x + 3
1 2x
lim +
x 3 x2 9 x+3
6
1 2x 1
= lim + +
x 3 ( x + 3)( x 3) x+3 (0 )(6) 0
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 43 / 49
Example
1 2x
Evaluate lim + .
x 3 x2 9 x + 3
1 2x
lim +
x 3 x2 9 x+3
6
1 2x 1
= lim + +
x 3 ( x + 3)( x 3) x+3 (0 )(6) 0
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 43 / 49
Example
1 2x
Evaluate lim + .
x 3 x2 9 x + 3
1 2x
lim +
x 3 x2 9 x+3
6
1 2x 1
= lim + +
x 3 ( x + 3)( x 3) x+3 (0 )(6) 0
= +
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Recall
Theorem
1 If lim f ( x ) = + and lim g( x ) = +, then lim ( f ( x ) + g( x )) = +.
xa xa xa
2 Let c R \ {0}. Suppose xlim
a
f ( x ) = c and lim g( x ) = . Then,
xa
1 lim f ( x ) g( x ) = , if c > 0.
xa
2 lim f ( x ) g( x ) = , if c < 0.
xa
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Other Indeterminate Forms
Definition
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Other Indeterminate Forms
Definition
1 Suppose lim f ( x ) = + and lim g( x ) = +.
xa xa
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Other Indeterminate Forms
Definition
1 Suppose lim f ( x ) = + and lim g( x ) = +. Then
xa xa
lim ( f ( x ) g( x ))
xa
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Other Indeterminate Forms
Definition
1 Suppose lim f ( x ) = + and lim g( x ) = +. Then
xa xa
lim ( f ( x ) g( x ))
xa
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Other Indeterminate Forms
Definition
1 Suppose lim f ( x ) = + and lim g( x ) = +. Then
xa xa
lim ( f ( x ) g( x ))
xa
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Other Indeterminate Forms
Definition
1 Suppose lim f ( x ) = + and lim g( x ) = +. Then
xa xa
lim ( f ( x ) g( x ))
xa
lim f ( x ) g( x )
xa
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Other Indeterminate Forms
Definition
1 Suppose lim f ( x ) = + and lim g( x ) = +. Then
xa xa
lim ( f ( x ) g( x ))
xa
lim f ( x ) g( x )
xa
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Example
1 3
lim + 2
x 1 x + 1 2x x 1
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Example
1 3
lim + 2
x 1 x + 1 2x x 1
1 3
= lim +
x 1 x + 1 (2x 1)( x + 1)
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Example
1 3
lim + 2
x 1 x + 1 2x x 1
1 3 1 3
= lim + +
x 1 x + 1 (2x 1)( x + 1) 0 (3)(0 )
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 46 / 49
Example
1 3
lim + 2
x 1 x + 1 2x x 1
1 3 1 3
= lim + + ( )
x 1 x + 1 (2x 1)( x + 1) 0 (3)(0 )
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Example
1 3
lim + 2
x 1 x + 1 2x x 1
1 3 1 3
= lim + + ( )
x 1 x + 1 (2x 1)( x + 1) 0 (3)(0 )
(2x 1) + 3
= lim
x 1 (2x 1)( x + 1)
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Example
1 3
lim + 2
x 1 x + 1 2x x 1
1 3 1 3
= lim + + ( )
x 1 x + 1 (2x 1)( x + 1) 0 (3)(0 )
(2x 1) + 3
= lim
x 1(2x 1)( x + 1)
2x + 2
= lim
x 1 ( 2x 1)( x + 1)
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 46 / 49
Example
1 3
lim + 2
x 1 x + 1 2x x 1
1 3 1 3
= lim + + ( )
x 1 x + 1 (2x 1)( x + 1) 0 (3)(0 )
(2x 1) + 3
= lim
x 1(2x 1)( x + 1)
2x + 2 0
= lim
x 1 ( 2x 1)( x + 1) 0
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 46 / 49
Example
1 3
lim + 2
x 1 x + 1 2x x 1
1 3 1 3
= lim + + ( )
x 1 x + 1 (2x 1)( x + 1) 0 (3)(0 )
(2x 1) + 3
= lim
x 1(2x 1)( x + 1)
2x + 2 0
= lim
x 1 ( 2x 1)( x + 1) 0
2
= lim
x 1 2x 1
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 46 / 49
Example
1 3
lim + 2
x 1 x + 1 2x x 1
1 3 1 3
= lim + + ( )
x 1 x + 1 (2x 1)( x + 1) 0 (3)(0 )
(2x 1) + 3
= lim
x 1(2x 1)( x + 1)
2x + 2 0
= lim
x 1 ( 2x 1)( x + 1) 0
2
= lim
x 1 2x 1
2
=
3
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 46 / 49
Example
3 2x
lim
x 2+ x 2 x2 4
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 47 / 49
Example
3 2x
lim 2
x 2+ x 2 x 4
3 2x
= lim
x 2+ x 2 ( x 2)( x + 2)
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Example
3 2x
lim 2
x 2+ x 2 x 4
3 2x 3
= lim
x 2+ x 2 ( x 2)( x + 2) 0+
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Example
3 2x
lim 2
x 2+ x 2 x 4
3 2x 3 4
= lim +
x 2+ x 2 ( x 2)( x + 2) 0+ (0 )(4)
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 47 / 49
Example
3 2x
lim 2
x 2+ x 2 x 4
3 2x 3 4
= lim + ( )
x 2+ x 2 ( x 2)( x + 2) 0+ (0 )(4)
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Example
3 2x
lim 2
x 2+ x 2 x 4
3 2x 3 4
= lim + ( )
x 2+ x 2 ( x 2)( x + 2) 0+ (0 )(4)
3x + 6 2x
= lim
x 2 + ( x 2)( x + 2)
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 47 / 49
Example
3 2x
lim 2
x 2+ x 2 x 4
3 2x 3 4
= lim + ( )
x 2+ x 2 ( x 2)( x + 2) 0+ (0 )(4)
3x + 6 2x
= lim
x 2 + ( x 2)( x + 2)
x+6
= lim
x 2+ ( x 2)( x + 2)
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 47 / 49
Example
3 2x
lim 2
x 2+ x 2 x 4
3 2x 3 4
= lim + ( )
x 2+ x 2 ( x 2)( x + 2) 0+ (0 )(4)
3x + 6 2x
= lim
x 2 + ( x 2)( x + 2)
x+6 8
= lim
x 2+ ( x 2)( x + 2) (0+ )(4)
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Example
3 2x
lim 2
x 2+ x 2 x 4
3 2x 3 4
= lim + ( )
x 2+ x 2 ( x 2)( x + 2) 0+ (0 )(4)
3x + 6 2x
= lim
x 2 + ( x 2)( x + 2)
x+6 8
= lim
x 2+ ( x 2)( x + 2) (0+ )(4)
= +
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 47 / 49
Example
1 t 8
lim
t 4+ 4t t1 t+2
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 48 / 49
Example
1 t 8 1 4 8
lim ( 0)
t 4+ 4t t1 t+2 0 3 6
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 48 / 49
Example
1 t 8 1 4 8
lim ( 0)
t 4+ 4t t1 t+2 0 3 6
t ( t + 2) 8( t 1)
1
= lim
t 4+ 4 t (t 1)(t + 2)
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Example
1 t 8 1 4 8
lim ( 0)
t 4+ 4t t1 t+2 0 3 6
t ( t + 2) 8( t 1)
1
= lim
t 4+ 4 t (t 1)(t + 2)
t2 6t + 8
= lim
t 4+ (4 t)(t 1)(t + 2)
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 48 / 49
Example
1 t 8 1 4 8
lim ( 0)
t 4+ 4t t1 t+2 0 3 6
t ( t + 2) 8( t 1)
1
= lim
t 4+ 4 t (t 1)(t + 2)
2
t 6t + 8
0
= lim
t4 (4 t )( t 1)( t + 2)
+ 0
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 48 / 49
Example
1 t 8 1 4 8
lim ( 0)
t 4+ 4t t1 t+2 0 3 6
t ( t + 2) 8( t 1)
1
= lim
t 4+ 4 t (t 1)(t + 2)
2
t 6t + 8
0
= lim
t4 (4 t )( t 1)( t + 2)
+ 0
(t 2)(t 4)
= lim
t 4+ (4 t)(t 1)(t + 2)
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 48 / 49
Example
1 t 8 1 4 8
lim ( 0)
t 4+ 4t t1 t+2 0 3 6
t ( t + 2) 8( t 1)
1
= lim
t 4+ 4 t (t 1)(t + 2)
2
t 6t + 8
0
= lim
t4 (4 t )( t 1)( t + 2)
+ 0
(t 2)(t 4)
= lim
(4 t)(t 1)(t + 2)
t 4+
(t 2)
= lim
t4+ ( t 1)( t + 2)
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 48 / 49
Example
1 t 8 1 4 8
lim ( 0)
t 4+ 4t t1 t+2 0 3 6
t ( t + 2) 8( t 1)
1
= lim
t 4+ 4 t (t 1)(t + 2)
2
t 6t + 8
0
= lim
t4 (4 t )( t 1)( t + 2)
+ 0
(t 2)(t 4)
= lim
(4 t)(t 1)(t + 2)
t 4+
(t 2)
= lim
t4+ ( t 1)( t + 2)
2
=
(3)(6)
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 48 / 49
Example
1 t 8 1 4 8
lim ( 0)
t 4+ 4t t1 t+2 0 3 6
t ( t + 2) 8( t 1)
1
= lim
t 4+ 4 t (t 1)(t + 2)
2
t 6t + 8
0
= lim
t4 (4 t )( t 1)( t + 2)
+ 0
(t 2)(t 4)
= lim
(4 t)(t 1)(t + 2)
t 4+
(t 2)
= lim
t4+ ( t 1)( t + 2)
2 1
= =
(3)(6) 9
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) One-sided limits and Infinite Limits Mathematics 53 48 / 49
Exercises
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