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1 FUNCTIONS AND LIMITS
Animation 1.1: Function Machine

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1.1.3 Notation and Value of a Function

1.1 INTRODUCTION
If a variable y depends on a variable x in such a way that each value of x determines
Functions are important tools by which we describe the real world in mathematical
exactly one value of y, then we say that “y is a function of x”.
terms. They are used to explain the relationship between variable quantities and hence play
Swiss mathematician Euler (1707-1783) invented a symbolic way to write the statement
a central role in the study of calculus.
“y is a function of x” as y = f(x) , which is read as “y is equal to f of x”.
1.1.1 Concept of Function

Note: Functions are often denoted by the letters such as f, g, h , F, G, H and so on.
The term function was recognized by a German Mathematician Leibniz (1646 - 1716)
A function can be thought as a
to describe the dependence of one quantity on another. The following examples illustrates
computing machine f that takes an input x,
how this term is used:
operates on it in some way, and produces
exactly one output f(x). This output f(x) is
(i) The area “A” of a square depends on one of its sides “x” by the formula A = x2, so
called the value of f at x or image of x under
we say that A is a function of x.
f. The output f(x) is denoted by a single
(ii) The volume “ V ” of a sphere depends on its radius “r” by the formula V = 4 pr3, so
3 letter, say y, and we write y = f(x).
we say that V is a function of r.

The variable x is called the independent variable of f, and the variable y is called
A function is a rule or correspondence, relating two sets in such a way that each
the dependent variable of f. For now onward we shall only consider the function in
element in the first set corresponds to one and only one element in the second set.
which the variables are real numbers and we say that f is a real valued function of real
Thus in, (i) above, a square of a given side has only one area.
numbers.
And in, (ii) above, a sphere of a given radius has only one volume.
Now we have a formal definition:
Example 1: Given f(x) = x3 - 2x2 + 4x - 1, find
(i) f(0) (ii) f(1) (iii) f(-2) (iv) f(1 + x) (v) f(1/x), x ≠ 0
1.1.2 Definition (Function - Domain - Range)
Solution: f(x) = x3 - 2x2 + 4x - 1

A Function f from a set X to a set Y is a rule or a correspondence that assigns to each
(i) f(0) = 0 - 0 + 0 - 1 = - 1
element x in X a unique element y in Y. The set X is called the domain of f.
(i) f(1) = (1)3 - 2(1)2 + 4(1) - 1 = 1 - 2 + 4 -1 = 2
The set of corresponding elements y in Y is called the range of f.
(ii) f(-2) = (- 2)3 - 2 (-2 )2 + 4 (-2) - 1 = - 8 - 8 - 8 - 1 = -2 5
Unless stated to the contrary, we shall assume hereafter that the set X and Y consist of
(iii) f(1 + x) = (1 + x)3 - 2(1 + x)2 + 4(1 + x) - 1
real numbers.
= 1 + 3x + 3x2 + x3 - 2 - 4x - 2x2 + 4 + 4x - 1
= x3 + x2 + 3x + 2
version: 1.1 version: 1.1
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1 2 4 Explanation is given in the figure.

(iv) f(1/x) = (1/x) - 2(1/x) + 4 (1/x) - 1 = 3 - 2 + - 1, x ≠ 0
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x x x
Example 2: Let f(x) = x2. Find the domain and range of f.
Solution: f(x) is defined for every real number x.

Further for every real number x, f(x) = x2 is a non-negative real number. So
Domain f = Set of all real numbers.
Range f = Set of all non-negative real numbers.
x Method to draw the graph:

Example 3: Let f(x) = 2 . Find the domain and range of f. To draw the graph of y = f(x), we give arbitrary values of our choice to x and find the
x -4
x corresponding values of y. In this way we get ordered pairs (x1 , y1) , (x2 , y2), (x3 , y3) etc. These
Solution: At x = 2 and x = -2, f(x) = 2 is not defined. So ordered pairs represent points of the graph in the Cartesian plane. We add these points and
x -4
Domain f = Set of all real numbers except -2 and 2 . join them together to get the graph of the function.
Range f = Set of all real numbers.
Example 5: Find the domain and range of the function f(x) = x2 + 1 and draw its graph.
Example 4: Let f(x) = x2 - 9 . Find the domain and range of f.
Solution: Here y = f(x) = x2 + 1
Solution: We see that if x is in the interval -3 < x < 3, a square root of a negative number is We see that f(x) = x2 +1 is defined for every real number. Further, for every real number
obtained. Hence no real number y = x2 - 9 exists. So x, y = f(x) = x2 + 1 is a non-negative real number.
Domain f = { x d R : |x| 8 3 } = (-T, -3] j [3, + T) Hence Domain f = set of all real numbers
Range f = set of all positive real numbers = (0, + T) and Range f = set of all non-negative real numbers except
the points 0 7 y < 1.
1.1.4 Graphs of Algebraic functions For graph of f(x) = x2 +1, we assign some values to x from its domain and find the
corresponding values in the range f as shown in the table:
If f is a real-valued function of real numbers, then the graph of f in the xy-plane is
defined to be the graph of the equation y = f(x). x -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
y = f(x) 10 5 2 1 2 5 10
The graph of a function f is the set of points {(x, y)| y = f(x)} , x is in the domain of f in the
Cartesian plane for which (x, y) is an ordered pair of f. The graph provides a visual technique Plotting the points (x, y) and joining them with a smooth curve,
for determining whether the set of points represents a function or not. If a vertical line we get the graph of the function f(x) = x2 + 1, which is shown in the
intersects a graph in more than one point, it is not the graph of a function. figure.
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(i) Polynomial Function

1.1.5 Graph of Functions Defined Piece-wise. A function P of the form P(x) = an xn + an-1 xn-1 + an-2 xn-2 + .... + a2 x2 + a1 x + a0
for all x, where the coefficient an, an-1, an-2, .... , a2, a1, a0 are real numbers and the exponents
When the function f is defined by two rules, we draw the graphs of two functions as
are non-negative integers, is called a polynomial function.
explained in the following example:
The domain and range of P(x) are, in general, subsets of real numbers.
If an ≠ 0 , then P(x) is called a polynomial function of degree n and an is the leading
Example 7: Find the domain and range of the function defined by:
coefficient of P(x) .

f(x) =
x
[ when 0 7x 71
x - 1 when 1 < x 72
also draw its graph. For example, P(x) = 2x4 - 3x3 + 2x - 1 is a polynomial function of degree 4 with leading
coefficient 2.
Solution: Here domain f = [0, 1] j [1, 2] = [0, 2]. This function is composed of the following

two functions:
(ii) Linear Function
(i) f(x) = x when 0 7 x 7 1 (ii) f(x) = x - 1 , when 1 < x 7 2
If the degree of a polynomial function is 1, then it is called a linear function. A linear
To find th table of values of x and y = f(x) in each case, we take suitable values to x in the
function is of the form: f(x) = ax + b (a ≠ 0), a, b are real numbers.
domain f. Thus
For example f(x) = 3x + 4 or y = 3x + 4 is a linear function. Its domain and range are the
Table for y = f(x) = x Table of y = f(x) = x - 1:
set of real numbers.
x 0 0.5 0.8 1 x 1.1 1.5 1.8 2
y = f(x) 0 0.5 0.8 1 y = f(x) 0.1 0.5 0.8 1 (iii) Identity Function
For any set X, a function I : X " X of the form I(x) = x " x d X , is called an identity
function. Its domain and range is the set X itself. In particular, if X = R , then I(x) = x , for all x
d R , is the identity function.
Plotting the points (x, y) and joining them we get
two straight lines as shown in the figure. This is (iv) Constant function
the graph of the given function. Let X and Y be sets of real numbers. A function C : X " Y defined by C(x) = a , " x d X , a
d Y and fixed, is called a constant function.
For example, C : R " R defined by C(x) = 2, " x d R is a constant function.
1.2 TYPES OF FUNCTIONS (v) Rational Function

P(x)
A function R(x) of the form , where both P(x) and Q(x) are polynomial functions and
Q(x)
Some important types of functions are given below: Q(x) ≠ 0, is called a rational function.
The domain of a rational function R(x) is the set of all real numbers x for which Q(x) ≠ 0.
1.2.1 Algebraic Functions
1.2.2 Trigonometric Functions
Algebraic functions are those functions which are defined by algebraic expressions.
We classify algebraic functions as follows: We denote and define trigonometric functions as follows:
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(i) y = sin x, Domain = R, Range -1 7 y 7 1. 1.2.6 Hyperbolic Functions

(ii) y = cos x , Domain = R, Range -1 7 y 7 1.
1
p (i) sinh x = (ex - e-x) is called hyperbolic sine function. Its domain and range are
y = tan x, Domain = {x : xdR and x = (2n + 1) , n an integer}, Range = R
(iii) 2
2 the set of all real numbers.
(iv) y = cot x, Domain = {x : xdR and x ≠ np, n an integer}, Range= R 1 x
p (ii) cosh x = (e + e-x) is called hyperbolic cosine function. Its domain is the set of
(v) y = sec x, Domain = {x : xdR and x ≠ (2n + 1) , n an integer}, Range= R 2
2 all real numbers and the range is the set of all numbers in the interval [1, +T)
(vi) y = csc x, Domain = {x : xdR and x ≠ np, n an integer}, Range = y 8 1, y 7 -1 (iii) The remaining four hyperbolic functions are defined in terms of the hyperbolic
sine and the hyperbolic cosine function as follows:
1.2.3 Inverse Trigonometric Functions
sinh x e x - e- x 1 2
= tanh x = = sech x =

cosh x e x + e- x cosh x e x + e- x
We denote and define inverse trigonometric functions as follows:
cosh x e x + e- x 1 2
= coth x = = csch x =
p p sinh x e -e
x -x sinh x e - e- x
x
(i) y = sin -1 x ⇔ x = sin y, where - ≤ y ≤ , - 1 ≤ x ≤ 1
2 2
-1
(ii) y = cos x ⇔ x = cos y, where 0 ≤ y ≤ p, - 1 ≤ x ≤ 1 The hyperbolic functions have same properties that resemble to those of
trigonometric functions.
p p
(iii) y = tan -1 x ⇔ x = tan y, where - < y < , - ∞ < x < ∞
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1.2.7 Inverse Hyperbolic Functions
1.2.4 Exponential Function The inverse hyperbolic functions are expressed in terms of natural logarithms and we
shall study them in higher classes.
A function, in which the variable appears as exponent (power), is
1  x +1 
called an exponential function. The functions, y = eax, y = ex, y = 2x = (i) sinh -1
x = ln(x + x 2 + 1 ), for all x (iv) coth -1 x = ln  , x < 1
2  x -1 
ex ln 2, etc are exponential functions of x.
1 1 - x2 
(ii) cosh -1 x = ln(x + x2 - 1 ) x ≥ 1 (v) sech -1 x = ln  + , 0 < x ≤1
1.2.5 Logarithmic Function x x 
 
1 1 + x  1 1 + x2 
If x = ay , then y = loga x , where a > 0, a ≠ 1 is called Logarithmic Function of x. (iii) tanh -1 x = ln  , x < 1 (vi) csch -1 x = ln  +
x
, x ≠ 0

2 1-x   x 
(i) If a = 10, then we have log10 x (written as lg x) which is known as the common
logarithm of x.
(ii) If a = e, then we have loge x (written as In x) which is known as the natural 1.2.8 Explicit Function
logarithm of x.
If y is easily expressed in terms of the independent variable x, then y is called an explicit
function of x. For example
(i) y = x2 + 2x - 1 (ii) =
y x - 1 are explicit functions of x.
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Symbolically it can be written as y = f(x). Note : In both the cases, for each x in the domain of f, -x must also be in the domain of f.
1.2.9 Implicit Function Example 1: Show that the parametric equations x = a cos t and y = a sin t represent
the equation of the circle x2 + y2 = a2
If x and y are so mixed up and y cannot be expressed in terms of the independent
variable x, then y is called an implicit function of x. For example, Solution: The parametric equations are
2
xy - y + 9 x = a cos t (i)
(i) x2 + xy + y2 = 2 (ii) = 1 are implicit functions of x and y.
xy y = a sin t (ii)
We eliminate the parameter “t” from equations (i) and (ii).
Symbolically it is written as f(x, y) = 0. By squaring we get, x2 = a2 cos2 t
y2 = a2 sin2 t
(ix) Parametric Functions By adding we get, x2 + y2 = a2 cos2 t + a2 sin2 t
= a2 (cos2 t + sin2 t)
Some times a curve is described by expressing both x and y as function of a third ∴ x2 + y2 = a2, which is equation of the circle.
variable “t” or “q” which is called a parameter. The equations of the type x = f(t) and y = g(t)
are called the parametric equations of the curve . Example 2: Prove the identities
The functions of the form: (i) cosh2 x - sinh2 x = 1 (ii) cosh2 x + sinh2 x = cosh 2x
x = at2 x = a cos t x = a cos q x = a sec q
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
y = at y = a sin t y = b sin q y = a tan q e x - e- x
Solution: We know that sinh x = (1)
are called parametric functions. Here the variable t or q is called parameter. 2
1.2.10 Even Function and e x + e- x (2)

cosh x =
2
A function f is said to be even if f(-x) = f(x) , for every number x in the domain of f. Squaring (1) and (2) we have
For example: f(x) = x2 and f(x) = cos x are even functions of x.
Here f(-x) = (-x)2 = x2 = f(x) and f(-x) = cos (-x) = cos x = f(x) e 2 x + e -2 x - 2 e 2 x + e -2 x + 2
sinh 2 x = and cosh 2 x =
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1.2.11 Odd Function e 2 x + e -2 x + 2 e 2 x + e -2 x - 2
cosh 2 x - sinh 2 x = -
Now (i) 4 4
A function f is said to be odd if f(-x) = -f(x) , for every number x in the domain of f. e + e + 2 - e - e -2 x + 2 4
2x -2 x 2x
= =
For example, f(x) = x3 and f(x) = sin x are odd functions of x. Here 4 4
f(-x) = (-x)3 = -x3 = -f(x) and f(-x) = sin(-x) = -sin x = -f(x) ∴ 2 2
cosh x - sinh x = 1
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3. Express the following:

2 2 e2 x + e-2 x + 2 e2 x + e-2 x - 2
and (ii) cosh x + sinh x = 4
+
4 (a) The perimeter P of square as a function of its area A.
e2 x + e-2 x + 2 + e2 x + e-2 x - 2 (b) The area A of a circle as a function of its circumference C.
=
4 (c) The volume V of a cube as a function of the area A of its base.
2e 2 x + 2e -2 x e 2 x + e -2 x 4. Find the domain and the range of the function g defined below, and
= =
4 2 (i) g(x) = 2x - 5 (ii) g (x) = x2 - 4
∴ cosh 2 x + sinh 2 x = cosh 2x
(iii) g (x) = x + 1 (iv) g (x) = x - 3
Example 3: Determine whether the following functions are even or odd.

6 x + 7 , x ≤ - 2 x -1 , x < 3
(v) g (x) =  (vi) g (x) = 
(a) f(x) = 3x4 - 2x2 + 7 (b) f (x) = 3x (c) f(x) = sin x + cos x  4 - 3 x , -2 < x 2 x + 1 , 3 ≤ x
2
x + 1
x 2 - 3x + 2 x 2 - 16
(vii) g (x) = , x ≠ -1 (viii) g (x) = , x ≠ 4
Solution: x+1 x -4
(a) f(-x) = 3(-x)4 - 2(-x)2 + 7 = 3x4 - 2x2 + 7 = f(x) 5. Given f(x) = x3 - ax2 + bx + 1
Thus f(x) = 3x4 - 2x2 + 7 is even. If f(2) = -3 and f(-1) = 0 . Find the values of a and b.
3( - x) 3x 6. A stone falls from a height of 60m on the ground, the height h afterx seconds is
(b) f ( - x) = 2
- 2 = - f (x) approximately given by h(x) = 40 - 10x2
( - x) + 1 x + 1
(i) What is the height of the stone when:.
3x (a) x = 1 sec ? (b) x = 1.5 sec ? (c) x = 1.7 sec ?
Thus is odd
f (x) = 2
x + 1 (ii) When does the stone strike the ground?
(c) f(-x) = sin(-x) + cos(-x) = -sin x + cos x ≠ ± f(x)
7. Show that the parametric equations:
Thus f(x) = sin x + cos x is neither even nor odd
(i) x = at2 , y = 2at represent the equation of parabola
y2 = 4ax
EXERCISE 1.1
(ii) x = acosq , y = bsinq represent the equation of ellipse
2
x y2
+ =1
1. Given that: (a) f(x) = x2 - x (b) f (x) = x+4 a2 b2
(iii)
x = asecq , y = btanq represent the equation of hyperbola
Find (i) f(-2) (ii) f(0) (iii) f(x - 1) (iv) f(x2 + 4)
x2 y 2
f(a + h) - f(a) - = 1
2. Find and simplify where, a 2 b2
h
8. Prove the identities:
(i) f(x) = 6x - 9 (ii) f(x) = sin x (i) sinh 2x = 2sinh x cosh x (ii) sech2 x = 1 - tanh2 x
(iii) f(x) = x3 + 2x2 - 1 (iv) f(x) = cos x (iii) csch2 x = coth2 x - 1
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9. Determine whether the given function f is even or odd. Solution:

(i) f(x) = x3 + x (ii) f(x) = (x + 2)2 (i) fg (x) = f (g (x)) = f ( x2 - 1) = 2 (x2 - 1) +1 = 2x2 - 1
(ii) gf (x) = g (f(x)) = g (2x + 1) = (2x + 1)2 - 1 = 4x2 + 4x
x- 1 (iii) f2(x) = f (f(x)) = f (2x + 1) = 2(2x +1) + 1 = 4x + 3

(iii) f (x) = x x 2 + 5 (iv) f (x) = , x ≠ -1
x+ 1 (iv) g2(x) = g(gx) = g (x2 - 1) = (x2 - 1)2 - 1 = x4 - 2x2
We observe from (i) and (ii) that fg (x) ≠ gf(x)
2/ 3 x3 - x
(v) f (x) = x + 6 (vi) f (x) = 2
x + 1
Note:
1. It is important to note that, in general, gf (x) ≠ fg (x) , because gf (x)means that f is
1.3 COMPOSITION OF FUNCTIONS AND
applied first then followed by g, whereas fg (x) means that g is applied first then
INVERSE OF AFUNCTION followed by f.
2. We usually write ff as f 2 and fff as f 3 and so on.
Let f be a function from set X to set Y and g be a function from set Y to set Z. The
composition of f and g is a function, denoted by gof, from X to Z and is defined by 1.3.2 Inverse of a Function
(gof)(x) = g(f(x)) = gf(x) , for all xdX.
Let f be a one-one function from X onto Y. The inverse function of f denoted by f -1, is
1.3.1 Composition of Functions Remember That: a function from Y onto X and is defined by:
Briefly we write gof as gf. x = f -1(y), [ y d Y if and only if y = f(x) , [ x d X.
Explanation Illustration by arrow diagram
Consider two real valued functions f and g defined by The inverse function reverses the correspondence
f(x) = 2x + 3 and g(x) = x2 of the original function, so that
then gof(x) = g(f (x) ) = g(2x + 3) = (2x + 3)2 f -1(y) = x, when f(x) = y
and f(x) = y , when f -1(y) = x
The arrow diagram of two consecutive mappings, f
We can find the composition of the functions f and
followed by g, denoted by gf is shown in the figure.
f -1 as follows:
Thus a single composite function gf(x) is equivalent (f -1 of)(x) = f -1(f (x)) = f -1(y) = x
to two successive functions f followed by g. and (fof -1)(y) = f (f -1(y)) = f(x) = y
We note that f -1 of and fof -1 are identity mappings on the domain and range of f and
Example 1: Let the real valued functions f and g be defined by f -1 respectively.
f(x) = 2x + 1 and g(x) = x2 - 1
Obtain the expressions for (i) fg (x) (ii) gf (x) (iii) f2 (x) (iv) g2 (x) 1.3.3 Algebraic Method to find the Inverse Function
The inverse function can be found by using the algebraic method as explained in the
following example:
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Example 2: Let f : R " R be the function defined by So the value of f(x) = 2 + x - 1 varies over the interval [2, +T).
f(x) = 2x + 1. Find f -1(x) Therefore range f = [2, +T)
By definition of inverse function f -1, we have
Remember that: domain f -1 = range f = [2, +T)
The change of name of variable in the definition of function does not change that function and range f -1 = domain f = [1, +T)
where the domain and range coincide.
EXERCISE 1.2
Solution: We find the inverse of f as follows:
Write f(x) = 2x + 1 = y 1. The real valued functions f and g are defined below. Find
So that y is the image of x under f. (a) fog (x) (b) gof (x) (c) fof (x) (d) gog (x)
Now solve this equation for x as follows:
y = 2x +1 3
(i) f(x) = 2x + 1 ; g (x) = , x ≠1
⇒ 2x = y - 1 x -1
1
(ii) f (x) = x +1 ; g (x) = 2 , x ≠ 0
y-1 x
⇒ x =
2 1
1 (iii) f (x) = , x ≠1 ; g(x) = (x2 + 1)2
∴ f -1 (y) = ( y - 1 ) ∴ x = f -1 (y)  x -1
2
2
To find f (x), replace y by x.
-1 (iv)
f(x) = 3x4 - 2x2 ; g (x) = , x≠ 0
x
1 2. For the real valued function, f defined below, find
∴ f -1 (x) = (x - 1)
2 (a) f -1(x) (b) f -1(-1) and verify f (f -1 (x)) = f -1 f(x)) = x
Verification: (i) f(x) = -2x + 8 (ii) f(x) = 3x3 + 7
2x + 1
1  1  f(x) = (-x + 9)3 (iv)
(iii) f (x) = ,x>1
f ( f -1 (x) ) = f  (x - 1)  = 2  (x - 1)  + 1 = x x -1
2  2 
1 3. Without finding the inverse, state the domain and range of f -1.
and f -1 ( f (x) ) = f -1 ( 2x + 1) = ( 2x + 1 - 1) = x
2
1
(i) f (x) = x + 2 (iii) f (x) = , x ≠ -3
Example 3: Without finding the inverse, state the domain and range of f -1, where x+3
f (x) = 2 + x -1 x -1
(ii) f (x) = , x≠ 4 (iv) f(x) = (x - 5)2 , x 8 5
x -4
Solution: We see that f is not defined when x < 1.

∴ Domain f = [1, +T)
As a varies over the interval [1, +T), the value of x - 1 varies over the interval [0, +T).
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1.4.4 Concept of Limit of a Function

1.4 LIMIT OF A FUNCTION AND THEOREMS
ON LIMITS (i) By finding the area of circumscribing regular polygon
Consider a circle of unit radius which circumscribes a square (4-sided regular polygon)
The concept of limit of a function is the basis on which the structure of calculus rests.
as shown in figure (1).
Before the definition of the limit of a function, it is essential to have a clear understanding of
The side of square is 2 and its area is 2 square unit. It is clear that the area of inscribed
the meaning of the following phrases:
4-sided polygon is less than the area of the circum-circle.
1.4.1 Meaning of the Phrase “x approaches zero”
Suppose a variable x assumes in succession a series of values as
1, 1 , 1 , 1 , 1 ,... i.e., 1, 1 , 1 , 1 , 1 , ... , 1 ,...

2 4 8 16 2 22 23 24 2n

We notice that x is becoming smaller and smaller as n increases and can be made as small
as we please by taking n sufficiently large. This unending decrease of x is symbolically written
as x " 0 and is read as “x approaches zero” or “x tends to zero”. Bisecting the arcs between the vertices of the square, we get an inscribed 8-sided
polygon as shown in figure 2. Its area is 2 2 square unit which is closer to the area of
Note: The symbol x " 0 is quite different from x = 0 circum-circle. A further similar bisection of the arcs gives an inscribed 16-sided polygon as
(i) x " 0 means that x is very close to zero but not actually zero. shown in figure (3) with area 3.061 square unit which is more closer to the area of circum-
(ii) x = 0 means that x is actually zero. circle.
It follows that as ‘n’ , the number of sides of the inscribed polygon
1.4.2 Meaning of the Phrase “x approaches infinity” increases, the area of polygon increases and becoming nearer to
3.142 which is the area of circle of unit radius i.e., pr 2
= p(1)2
Suppose a variable x assumes in succession a series of values as = p c 3.1 42.
1 ,10 ,100 ,1000 ,10000 .... i.e., 1,10,102,103.......,10n,... We express this situation by saying that the limiting value of the area o f the inscribed
It is clear that x is becoming larger and larger as n increases and can be made as large polygon is the area of the circle as n approaches infinity, i.e.,
as we please by taking n sufficiently large. This unending increase of x is symbolically written Area of inscribed polygon " Area of circle
as “x "T” and is read as “x approaches infinity” or “x tends to infinity”. as n "T
Thus area of circle of unit radius = p = 3.142 (approx.)
1.4.3 Meaning of the Phrase “x approaches a” (ii) Numerical Approach
Consider the function f(x) = x3
Symbolically it is written as “x " a” which means that x is sufficiently close to but different The domain of f(x) is the set of all real numbers.
from the number a, from both the left and right sides of a i.e; x - a becomes smaller and Let us find the limit of f(x) = x3 as x approaches 2.
smaller as we please but x - a ≠ 0.
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The table of values of f(x) for different values of x as x approaches 2 from left and Theorem 2: The limit of the difference of two functions is equal to the difference
right is as follows: of their limits.
from left of 2 2 from right of 2 Lim  f ( x ) - g ( x )  = Lim f ( x ) - Lim g ( x ) = L - M
x →a x →a x →a
For example, Lim ( x - 5 ) = Lim x - Lim 5 = 3 - 5 = - 2

x 1 1.5 1.8 1.9 1.99 1.999 1.9999 2.0001 2.001 2.01 2.1 2.2 2.5 3 x →3 x →3 x →3
f(x)=x3
1 3.375 5.832 6.859 7.8806 7.988 7.9988 8.0012 8.012 8.1206 9.261 10.648 15.625 27
Theorem 3: If k is any real number, then
The table shows that, as x gets closer and closer to 2 (sufficiently close to 2), from
both sides, f(x) gets closer and closer to 8. Lim  kf ( x )  = k Lim f ( x ) = kL
x →a x →a
We say that 8 is the limit of f(x) when x approaches 2 and is written as: For example: Lim ( 3 x ) = 3 Lim (x ) = 3 (2 ) = 6
x →2 x →2
f ( x ) → 8 as x → 2 or 3
lim ( x ) = 8
x →2
Theorem 4: The limit of the product of the functions is equal to the product of
1.4.5 Limit of a Function their limits.
Lim  f ( x ) g ( x )  =  Lim f ( x )   Lim g ( x )  = LM

Let a function f(x) be defined in an open interval near the number “a” (need not be x →a  x →a   x →a 
at a). For example: Lim ( 2 x )( x + 4 ) =  Lim ( 2 x )   Lim ( x + 4 )  = ( 2 )( 5 ) =10
x →1  x→1   x→1 
If, as x approaches “a” from both left and right side of “a”, f(x) approaches a specific
number “L” then “L”, is called the limit of f(x) as x approaches a. Theorem 5: The limit of the quotient of the functions is equal to the quotient of
Symbolically it is written as: their limits provided the limit of the denominator is non-zero.
Lim f ( x ) = L read as “limit of f(x), as x " a , is L”.
x →a
 f ( x )  Lim f ( x) L
It is neither desirable nor practicable to find the limit of a function by numerical Lim   = x →a
= , g ( x ) ≠ 0, M ≠ 0
x →a
 g ( x )  Lim
x →a
g ( x ) M
approach. We must be able to evaluate a limit in some mechanical way. The theorems on
 3 x + 4  Lim (3 x + 4) 6 + 4 10
limits will serve this purpose. Their proofs will be discussed in higher classes. For example: Lim  = = = =2
x →2
x →2
 x+3  Lim (x + 3)
x →2
2+3 5
1.4.6 Theorems on Limits of Functions n
Theorem 6: Limit of  f ( x )  , where n is an integer
( )
n
Let f and g be two functions, for which Lim f ( x ) = L and Lim g ( x ) = M , then
n
x →a x →a
Lim  f ( x )  = Lim f ( x ) = Ln
x →a x →a
Theorem 1: The limit of the sum of two functions is equal to the sum of their limits.
( )
3
Lim ( 2 x - 3) = Lim ( 2 x - 3) = (5)3 = 125
3
For example:
x →4 x →4
Lim  f ( x ) + g ( x )  = Lim f ( x ) + Lim g ( x ) = L + M
x →a x →a x →a
We conclude from the theorems on limits that limits are evaluated by merely
For example, Lim ( x + 5 ) = Lim x + Lim 5 = 1 + 5 = 6 substituting the number that x approaches into the function.
x →1 x →1 x →1
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Example : If P(x) = anxn + an-1 x n-1

+ .... + a1 x + a0 is a polynomial function of degree n, Case II: Suppose n is a negative integer (say n = -m) , where m is a
positive integer.
then show that Lim P ( x ) = P ( c )
x →c
xn - a n x-m - a -m
Solution: Using the theorems on limits, we have Now =
x -a x -a
-1  x m - a m 
Lim (an x n + an-1 x n-1 + .... + a1 x + a0
Lim P(x) =
= = m m  (a ≠ 0)
x →c x →c x a  x -a 
= an Lim x n + an-1 Lim x n-1 + .... + a1 Lim x + Lim a0 xn - a n  -1   x - a 
m m
x →c x →c x →c x →c ∴ Lim = Lim  m m   
= an c n + an-1 c n-1 + .... + a1c + a0
x →a x -a x →a
 x a  x - a 
∴ Lim P(x) = P(c) -1
= .( ma m-1 ), (By case 1)
x →c
a a
m m
= -ma - m-1
1.5 LIMITS OF IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS
xn - a n
∴ Lim = na n-1 (n = - m)
0 x →a x -a
If, by substituting the number that x approaches into the function, we get   , then we
0
evaluate the limit as follows:
x+ a - a 1
We simplify the given function by using algebraic technique of making factors if possible 1.5.2 Lim =
x→0 x 2 a
and cancel the common factors. The method is explained in the following important limits.
0
By substituting x = 0, we have   form, so rationalizing the numerator.
0
xn - an
1.5.1 Lim = na n-1 where n is an integer and a > 0 x+a - a  x + a - a  x +a + a
x →a x - a ∴ = Lim 
Lim  
x →0 x x →0
 x  x +a + a
Case 1: Suppose n is a positive integer. x +a -a
= Lim
x →0 x( x+a + a)
0
By substituting x = a , we get   form. So we make factors as follows: x
0 = Lim
xn - an = (x - a) (xn-1 + axn-2 + a2 xn-2 + .... + an-1)
x →0 x( x+a + a)
xn - an (x - a ) ( ax n-1 + ax n-2 a 2 x n-3 + . . . . + a n-1 ) 1

∴ Lim = Lim = Lim
x →a x-a x →a x-a x →0 x+a + a
= Lim (x + ax + a x + .... + an-1) (polynomial function)
n-1 n-2 2 n-3 1 1

x →a = =
= an-1 + a.an-2 + a2.an-3 + .... + an-1 a+ a 2 a

= an-1 + an-1 + an-1 + .... + an-1 (n terms)
= nan-1
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Example 1: Evaluate (b) Limit as x " -T. This type of limits are handled in the same way as limits as x " +T.
1
x2 - 1 x -3 i.e.
=Lim 0, where x ≠ 0
(i) Lim 2 (ii) Lim x →-∞ x
x →1 x - x x →3 x- 3

The following theorem is useful for evaluating limit at infinity.
2
x -10 Theorem: Let p be a positive rational number. If xp is defined, then
Solution: (i) Lim   form (By making factors)
x →1 x2 - x
0 a a
2
x -1 ( x - 1)( x + 1) x+1 1+1
Lim
p
= 0 and Lim p = 0 ,where a is any real number.
∴ Lim 2 = Lim = Lim = =2 x →+∞ x x →-∞ x
x →1 x - x x →1 x( x - 1) x →1 x 1 6 -5 -5
For example, Lim 3 = 0 , Lim = Lim 1/ 2 = 0
x - 3 0 x →±∞ x x →-∞ x x →-∞ x
(ii) Lim   form (By making factors of x - 3)

x →3 x - 3 0 1 1
x -3 ( x + 3 )( x - 3) and Lim = Lim 1
=0
∴ Lim = Lim
x →+∞ 5
x x →+∞
x →3 x- 3 x →3 x- 3 x5

= Lim ( x + 3)
x →3 1.5.4 Method for Evaluating the Limits at Infinity
= ( 3 + 3)
=2 3 In this case we first divide each term of both the numerator and the denominator by

the highest power of x that appears in the denominator and then use the above theorem.
1.5.3 Limit at Infinity
5 x 4 - 10x 2 + 1
f(x) Example 2: Evaluate Lim
x →+∞ -3 x 3 + 10x 2 + 50
We have studied the limits of the functions f(x), f(x) g(x) and , when x " c (a number)
g(x)
Solution: Dividing up and down by x3 , we get
Let us see what happens to the limit of the function f(x) if c is +T or -T (limits at infinity)
i.e. when x " +T and x " -T. 5 x 4 - 10x 2 + 1 5 x - 10/x + 1/x3 ∞-0+0
Lim = Li m = =∞
x →+∞ -3 x 3 + 10x 2 + 50 x →+∞ -3 + 10/x + 50/x 3 -3 + 0 + 0

(a) Limit as x " +T
4 x 4 - 5x 3
1 Example 3: Evaluate Lim
x →-∞ 3 x 5 + 2x 2 + 1
Let f (x) = , when x ≠ 0
x
Solution: Since x < 0, so dividing up and down by (-x)5 = -x5,
This function has the property that the value of f(x) can be made as close as we please we get
to zero when the number x is sufficiently large.
4 x 4 - 5x 3 -4 / x + 5/x 2 0+0
1 Lim 5 2
= Lim 3 5
= =0
We express this phenomenon by writing Lim =0 x →-∞ 3 x + 2x + 1 x →-∞ -3 - 2/x - 1/x -3 - 0 - 0
x →∞ x
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Example 4: Evaluate
Deduction Lim (1 + x )1 / x = e
x →0
2 - 3x 2 - 3x
(i) L im (ii) L im  1
n
x →-∞
3 + 4x 2

x →+∞
3 + 4x 2
We know that Lim 1 +  = e (i)
x →∞
 n
Solution: (i) Here x 2 = x = -x as x < 0 1 1
put n = , then = x in (i)
x n
∴ Dividing up and down by -x, we get
2 - 3x -2/x + 3 0+3 3
Lim = L im = = When x → 0, n → ∞
x→-∞ 3 + 4x 2 x →-∞
3 / x2 + 4 0+4 2
n
22  1
(ii) Here xx == xx == --xx as
as xx >> 00 As Lim 1 +  = e
x →∞
 n
∴ Dividing up and down by x, we get

Lim (1 + x )
1/ x
∴ =e
x →0
2 - 3x 2/x + 3 0-3 -3
Lim = Lim = =
x →+∞
3 + 4x 2 x →+∞
3 / x2 + 4 0+4 2
ax - 1
1.5.6 Lim = loge a
n x →0 x
 1
1.5.5 Lim 1 + = e.
x →+∞
 n 
Put ax - 1 = y (i)
ax = 1 + y
then
By the Binomial theorem, we have
So x = loga (1 + y)
 1
n
1 n( n - 1 )  1 
2
n( n - 1 )( n - 2 )  1 
3 From (i) when x " 0, y " 0
1 +  = 1 + n   +   +   +...
 n n n 2! 3! n
1  1 1 1  2 
= 1 +1 + 1 -  + 1 - 1 -  + . . . a -1x
y 1
2!  n  3 !  n  n  ∴ Lim = Lim = Lim
x →0 x y →0 log ( 1 + y) y →0 1
1 2 3
a log a ( 1 + y)
when n 
→ ∞, , , , . . . all tend to zero. y
 1
n
∴ L im 1 +  = 1 + 1 +
1
+
1
+
n n n
1
+
1
+...
= Lim
a
1
y →0 log ( 1 + y)1 / y
=
1
log a e
= log a e (
 Lim( 1 + y)1/ y = e
y →0 )

x →∞
n 2! 3! 4! 5!
= 1 + 1 + 0.5 + 0.166667 + 0.0416667 + ... = 2.718281 ...  ex - 1 
As approximate value of e is = 2.718281. Deduction Lim   = loge e = 1.
x→0  x 
n
 1
∴ Lim 1 +  = e . a -1 x
x →+∞
 n We know that Lim = log e a (1)
x →0 x
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Put a = e in (1), we have 1.5.7 The Sandwitch Theorem

ex - 1
Lim = log e e = 1. Let f, g and h be functions such that f(x) 7 g(x) 7 h(x) for all numbers x in some open
x →0 x
interval containing “c”, except possibly at c itself.
Important Results to Remember If Lim f (x) = L and Lim h(x) = L, then Lim g ( x) = L
x →c x →c x →c
 1  Many limit problems arise that cannot be directly evaluated by algebraic techniques. They
(i) Lim (e x ) = ∞ (ii) Lim (e x ) = Lim  - x  = 0,
x →∞ x →-∞ x →-∞
e  require geometric arguments, so we evaluate an important theorem.
a
(iii) Lim   = 0 , where a is any real number. sinq
x →±∞
x 1.5.8 If q is measured in radian, then Lim =1
q →0 q
Example 5: Express each limit in terms of the number ‘e’
Proof: To evaluate this limit, we apply a new technique. Take q a positive acute central angle
2n 1
 3 of a circle with radius r = 1. As shown in the figure, OAB represents a sector of the circle.
(a) Lim 1 +  (b) Lim (1+2h) h
n→+∞
 n h →0
Given OA = OB = 1 (radii of unit circle)
Solution: (a) Observe the resemblance of the limit with BC

∴ In rt DOCB, sinq = = BC (  OB = 1)
OB
n
 1 AD
Lim 1 +  = e In rt DOAD, tanq = = AD (  OA = 1)
n→∞
 n OA
 n

2n  n

6 6 In terms of q, the areas are expressed as:
 3   3  3
   1  3
Produce OB to D so that AD ⊥ OA. Draw BC ⊥ OA. Join AB
 1 +  =  1 +   =  1 +  
 n  n  n / 3
    1 1 1
(i) Area of DOAB = OA BC = (1)(sinq ) = sinq
 put = n/3  2 2 2
 3
n
 1 
m
 when n → ∞ ,
∴ Lim 1 +  = Lim 1 +   =e 1 1 1
 n m     (ii) Area of sector OAB = r 2q = (1)(q ) = q (  r = 1)
n→+∞ m→+∞
 
 → ∞  2 2 2
1 1 1
and (iii) Area of DOAD = OA AD = (1)(tanq ) = tanq
2 2 2
1
(b) Observe the resemblance of the limit with Lim (1 + x) = e , x
From the figure we see that
x →0
2 Area of DOAB < Area of sector OAB < Area of DOAD

1
 1

∴ Lim (1 + 2h) = Lim (1 + 2h) 
h 2h
(put m = 2h, when h → 0, m → 0 1 q 1
h →0 h →0
  ⇒ sinq < < tanq
2 2 2
 1

2
1
= Lim (1 + m)  = e 2
m As sin q is positive, so on division by sin q, we get
m →0 2
 

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EXERCISE 1.3
q 1  p
1< <  0 < q < 
sinq cos q  2 1. Evaluate each limit by using theorems of limits:
sinq sinq
i.e., 1> > cos q or cos q < <1 (i) Lim (2x + 4) (ii) Lim (3x 2 - 2x + 4) (iii) Lim x2 + x + 4
q q x →3 x →1 x →3
when q " 0, cos q " 1
Sin q 2 x 3 + 5x
Since is sandwitched between 1 and a quantity approaching 1 itself. (iv) Lim x 2 - 4 (v) Lim ( x3 + 1 - x 2 + 5 ) (vi) Lim
q
x →2 x →2 x →-2 3x - 2
So, by the sandwitch theorem, it must also approach 1. 2. Evaluate each limit by using algebraic techniques.
sinq
i.e., lim =1 x3 - x  3 x3 + 4x  x3 - 8
q →0 q (i) Lim (ii) Lim  2  (iii) Lim 2
x →-1 x+1 x →0
 x +x  x →2 x + x - 6
Note: The same result holds for -p/2 < q < q
x3 - 3x 2 + 3x - 1  x3 + x 2  2x 2 - 32
sin 7q (iv) Lim (v)
Lim  2  (vi) Lim
Example 6: Evaluate: lim
x →1 x3 - x x →-1
 x - 1  x →4 x3 - 4x 2
q →0 q x- 2 x+h - x xn - an
sinq (vii) Lim (viii) Lim (ix) Lim m
Solution: Observe the resemblance of the limit with lim =1 x →2 x - 2 h →0 h x →a x - a m
q →0 q
Let x = 7q so that q = x/7 3. Evaluate the following limits
when q " 0 , we have x " 0
sin 7 x sin x 0 1 - cos q
sin 7q sin x sin x (i) Lim (ii) Lim (iii) Lim
∴ Lim = Lim = 7 Lim = (7)(1) = 7 x →0 x x →0 x q →0 sinq
q →0 q x →0 x/7 x →0 x
sin x sina x x
(iv) Lim (v) Lim (vi) Lim
x →p p - x x →0 sinbx x →0 tan x
1 - cos q
Example 7: Evaluate: Lim 1 - cos 2 x 1 - cos x sin 2 q
q →0 q (vii) Lim (viii) Lim (ix) Lim
1 - cos q 1 - cos q 1 + cos q x →0 x2 x →0 sin 2 x q →0 q
Solution: = .
q q 1 + cos q sec x - cos x 1 - cos p q tanq - sinq
(x) Lim (xi) Lim (xii) Lim
x →0 x q →0 1 - cos qq q →0 sin3 q
1 - cos 2 q sin 2 q  sinq  1 
= = = sinq   
q (1 + cos q ) q (1 + cos q )  q  1 + cos q  4. Express each limit in terms of e:
1 - cos q sinq 1

∴ lim = lim sin q lim lim n
q →0 q q →0 q →0 q q →0 1 + cos q  1
2n
 1 2  1
n
1 (i) Lim 1 +  (ii) Lim 1 +  (iii) Lim 1 - 

= (0)(1)( ) n→+∞
 n n→+∞
 n n→+∞
 n
1 + 1 n n
 1   4 2
= (0) (iv) Lim 1 +  (v) Lim 1 +  (vi) Lim (1 + 3 x ) x
n→+∞
 3n  n→+∞
 n x →0
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Example 1: Determine whether Lim f ( x) and Lim f ( x) exist, when

1 x x →2 x →4
1
 x 
(vii) Lim (1 + 2 x )
2 x2
(viii) Lim (1 - 2h ) h (ix) Lim  
x →∞ 1 + x
x →0 h →0
 
2 x + 1 if 0≤ x ≤2
e1/ x - 1 e1/ x - 1 
(x) Lim 1/ x , x < 0 (xi) Lim 1/ x , x>0 f ( x) = 7 - x if 2≤ x ≤4
x →0 e +1 x →0 e +1 
 x if 4≤ x ≤6
Solution:
1.6 Continuous and Discontinuous Functions
(i) Lim- f ( x) = Lim- (2 x + 1) = 4 + 1 = 5
x →2 x →2
1.6.1 One-Sided Limits Lim+ f ( x) =Lim+ (7 - x) =7 - 2 = 5
x →2 x →2
Since Lim
=-
f ( x) Lim
= +
f ( x) 5
x →2 x →2
In defining Lim f ( x) , we restricted x to an open interval containing c i.e., we studied ⇒ Lim f ( x) exists and is equal to 5.
x →c
x →2
the behavior of f on both sides of c. However, in some cases it is necessary to investigate (ii) Lim- f ( x) =Lim- (7 - x) =7 - 4 = 3
x →4 x →4
one-sided limits i.e., the left hand limit and the right hand limit.
f ( x) Lim
Lim+= = +
( x) 4
x →4 x →4
(i) The Left Hand Limit Since Lim- f ( x) ≠ Lim+ f ( x)

x →4 x →4
Lim f ( x) = L is read as the limit of f(x) is equal to L as x approaches c from the left i.e., Therefore Lim f ( x) does not exist.
x →4
x →c
for all x sufficiently close to c, but less than c, the value of f(x) can be made as close as we We have seen that sometimes Lim f ( x) = f (c) and sometimes it does not and also sometimes
x →c
please to L.
f (c) is not even defined whereas Lim f ( x) exists.
x →c
(ii) The Right Hand Limit

1.6.3 Continuity of a function at a number
Lim f ( x) = M is read as the limit of f(x) is equal to M as x approaches c from the right
x →c
i.e., for all x sufficiently close to c, but greater than c, the value of f(x) can be made as close as (a) Continuous Function
we please to M. A function f is said to be continuous at a number “c” if and only if the following three
conditions are satisfied:
Note: The rules for calculating the left-hand and the right-hand limits are the same as
(i) f (c) is defined. (ii) Lim f ( x) exists, (iii) Lim f ( x) = f (c)
we studied to calculate limits in the preceding section. x →c x →c
(b) Discontinuous Function

1.6.2 Criterion for Existence of Limit of a Function
If one or more of these three conditions fail to hold at “c”, then the function f is said to
be discontinuous at “c”.
Lim
= f ( x) L if and only if Lim
= -
f ( x) Lim
= +
f ( x) L
x →c x →c x →c
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It is noted that there is no break in the graph. (See figure (i))

x2 - 1 x2 - 9
Example 2: Consider the function f ( x ) = (b) g( x ) = if x ≠ 3
x - 1 x -3
Solution: Here f (1) is not defined
As g (x) is not defined at x = 3
⇒ f (x) is discontinuous at 1.
⇒ g (x) is discontinuous at x = 3 (See figure (ii)).
x2 - 1 It is noted that there is a break in the graph at x = 3
Further Lim f ( x ) = lim = lim (x + 1) = 2 (finite)
x →1 x →1 x - 1 x →1

Therefore f (x) is continuous at any other number x ≠ 1 Example 5: Discuss continuity of f at 3,
Example 3: For f (x) = 3x2 - 5x + 4, discuss continuity of f at x = 1 x - 1 , if x < 3

when f ( x) = 
2 x + 1 , if 3 ≤ x
Solution: Lim f ( x) =Lim (3 x 2 - 5x + 4) =-
3 5+4 =2.
x →1 x →1 Solution: A sketch of the graph of f is shown in the figure (iii).
and f(1) = 3 - 5 + 4 = 2 We see that there is a break in the graph at the point when x = 3

⇒ Lim f ( x) = f (1) Now f (3) = 2(3) + 1 = 7
x →1
⇒ Condition (i) is satisfied.
∴ f (x) is continuous at x = 1
Lim- f ( x) = Lim- f ( x - 1) = 3 - 1 = 2
x →3 x →3
Example 4: Discuss the continuity of the function f (x) and g (x) at x = 3.
Lim+ f ( x) = Lim+ f (2 x + 1) =6 + 1=7
x →3 x →3
 Lim
Lim f (f x()x)≠≠ Lim
Lim f (f x()x)
 x2 - 9 - -
x→3 3
x→
+ +
x→3 3
x→
 if x ≠ 3 x2 - 9

i.e. condition (ii) is not satisfied
(a) f(x) =  x -3 (b)
g( x) = if x ≠ 3
 6 if x = 3 x - 3
 ∴ Lim f ( x) does not exist
x →3
Solution: (a) Given f (3) = 6
Hence f(x) is not continuous at x = 3
∴ the function f is defined at x = 3.
x2 - 9 EXERCISE 1.4
Now Lim f( x ) = Lim
x →3 x →3 x -3
= Lim
( x + 3)( x - 3) 1. Determine the left hand limit and the right hand limit and then, find the limit of the

x →3 x -3 following functions when x " c
= Lim ( x + 3) = 6

x →3
x2 - 9
As Lim f( x ) = 6 = f( 3 ) (i) f(x) = 2x + x - 5, c = 1
2
(ii) f( x ) = , c = -3
x →3 x - 3

∴ f (x) is continuous at x = 3 (iii) f( x ) = x - 5 , c=5
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2. Discuss the continuity of f(x) at x = c: 1.7 Graphs
2 x + 5 if x ≤ 2 We now learn the method to draw the graphs of the Explicit Functions like y = f(x) ,

(i) f ( x) =  ,c =2 where f(x) = ax, ex, loga x , and loge x.
4 x + 1 if x > 2

3 x - 1 if x < 1 1.7.1 Graph of the Exponential Function f(x) = ax

(ii) f ( x) =  4 if x = 1, c = 1
 2 x if x > 1 Let us draw the graph of y = 2x, here a = 2.

We prepare the following table for different values of x and f(x) near the origin:
x -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4
 3x if x ≤ - 2 y = f(x) = 2 0.0625 0.125 0.25 0.5 1
x
2 4 8 16
 2
3. If f ( x) =  x - 1 if - 2 < x < 2
 3 if x ≥ 2
 Plotting the points (x, y) and joining them with smooth
Discuss continuity at x = 2 and x = -2 curve as shown in the figure, we get the graph of y = 2x.
From the graph of 2x the characteristics of the graph
x + 2 , of y = ax are observed as follows:
x ≤ -1
 If a > 1, (i) ax is always +ve for all real values of x.
4. If f ( x) =  , find "c" so that Lim f ( x) exists.

x →-1 (ii) ax increases as x increases.
c + 2 , x > -1 (iii) ax = 1 when x = 0
(iv) ax " 0 as x "-T
5. Find the values m and n, so that given function f is continuous
at x = 3.
1.7.2 Graph of the Exponential Function f(x) = ex

 mx if x < 3
 mx if x < 3
(i) f ( x) =  n if x = 3 (ii) f ( x) =  2
-2 x + 9 if x > 3  x if x ≥ 3
 As the approximate value of ‘e’ is 2.718
The graph of ex has the same
characteristics and properties as that of ax when
 2x + 5 - x + 7 a > 1 (discussed above).
 , x≠ 2
6. If f ( x ) =  x -2 We prepare the table of some values of x and f(x)
 k , x=2 near the origin as follows:

Find value of k so that f is continuous at x = 2.
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x -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 1.7.5 Graphs of Implicit Functions

y = f(x) = e x
0.05 0.135 0.36 1 2.718 7.38 20.07
Plotting the points (x, y) and joining them with smooth curve as shown, we get the (a) Graph of the circle of the form x2 + y2 = a2
graph of y = ex.
Example 1: Graph the circle x2 + y2 = 4 (1)
1.7.3 Graph of Common Logarithmic Function f(x) = lg x.
Solution: The graph of the equation x2 + y2 = 4 is a circle of radius 2, centered at the
If x = 10y, then y = lg x origin and hence there are vertical lines that cut the graph more than once. This can also be
Now for all real values of y, 10y > 0 ⇒ x > 0 seen algebraically by solving (1) for y in terms of x.
This means lg x exists only when x > 0 y = ± 4 - x2
⇒ Domain of the lg x is +ve real numbers. The equation does not define y as a function of x.
For example, if x = 1, then y = ± 3 .
Note: lg x is undefined at x = 0.
Hence ( (1, 3) ) and ( (1, - 3) ) are two points on the circle and vertical line passes through
these two points.
For graph of f(x) = lg x, we find the values of lg x from
We can regard the circle as the union of two semi-circles.
the common logarithmic table for various values of x > 0.
y = 4 - x 2 and y = - 4 - x 2
Table of some of the corresponding values of x and f(x) is as under: Each of which defines y as a function of x.
x "0 0.1 1 2 4 6 8 10 "+T
y = f(x) = lg x "-T -1 0 0.30 0.60 0.77 0.90 1 "+T
Plotting the points (x, y) and joining them with a smooth curve we get the graph as
shown in the figure.
1.7.4 Graphs of Natural Logarithmic

Function f(x) = In x: We observe that if we replace (x, y) in turn by (-x, y), (x, -y) and (-x, -y), there is no

change in the given equation. Hence the graph is symmetric with respect to the y-axis, x-axis
The graph of f(x) = In x has similar properties as that
and the origin.
of the graph of f(x) = lg x.
x = 0 implies y2 = 4 ⇒ y = ±2
By using the table of natural logarithm for various values
x = 1 implies y2 = 3 ⇒ y = ± 3
of x, we get the graph of y = In x as shown in the figure.
x = 2 implies y2 = 0 ⇒ y = 0
By assigning values of x, we find the values of y. So we prepare a table for some values
of x and y satisfying equation (1).
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Solution: For the choice of t in [-2, 2], we prepare a table for

x 0 1 3 2 -1 - 3 -2 some values of x and y satisfying the given equation.
t -2 -1 0 1 2
y ±2 ± 3 ±1 0 ± 3 ±1 0
x 4 1 0 1 4
Plotting the points (x , y) and connecting them with a smooth curve as shown in the
y -2 -1 0 1 2
figure, we get the graph of a circle.
We plot the points (x, y) , connecting these
x2 y2 points with a smooth curve shown in figure, we
(b) The graph of ellipse of the form 2 + 2 = 1 obtain the graph of a parabola with equation
a b
y2 = x.
1.7.6 Graphs of Discontinuous Functions

2 2
Example 2: Graph x 2 + y2 = 1 i.e., 9x2 + 4y2 = 36
2 3
x when 0 ≤ x ≤ 1
Solution: We observe that if we replace (x, y) in turn by (-x, y), Example 1: Graph the function defined by y = 
(x,- y) and (-x, -y) , there is no change in the given equation. Hence the  x - 1 when 1 < x ≤ 2
graph is symmetric with respect to the y-axis, x-axis and the origin. Solution: The domain of the function is 0 7 x 7 2
y = 0 implies x2 = 4 ⇒ x = ±2 For 0 7 x 7 1, the graph of the function is that of y = x
x = 0 implies y2 = 9 ⇒ y = ±3 and for 1 < x 7 2 , the graph of the function is that of y = x - 1
Therefore x-intercepts are 2 and -2 and y-intercepts are 3 and -3 We prepare the table for some values of x and y in 0 7 x 7 2 satisfying the equations y
By assigning values of x, we find the values of y. So we prepare = x and y = x - 1
a table for some values of x and y satisfying equation (1). x 0 0.5 0.8 1 1.5 1.8 2
y 0 0.5 0.8 1 0.5 0.8 1
x 0 1 2 -1 -2
y ±3 27 0 27 0
± ±
4 4
Ploting the points (x, y), connecting these points with a smooth curve as shown in the
figure, we get the graph of an ellipse.
1.7.5 Graph of parametric Equations
(a) Graph the curve that has the parametric equations

x = t2 , y = t -2 7 t 7 2 (3)

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Plot the points (x, y). Connecting these points we get two straight lines, which is the Scale for graphs
graph of a discontinuous function. p
Along x-axis, length of side o f small square = radian
6
x2 - 9 Along y-axis, length of side of small square = 0.1 unit
Example 2: Graph the function defined by y = , x≠3
x - 3 Two points (0, 0) and ( (p/3,1) lie on the line y = x
Solution: The domain of the function consists of all real numbers except 3.
We prepare a table for some values of x and y in the interval -p 7 x 7 p it satisfying the
0
When x = 3, both the numerator and denominator are zero, and is undefined. equation y = cos x.
0
x 2 - 9 ( x - 3)( x + 3)
Simplifying we get y = = = x + 3 provided x ≠ 3 . x -p -5p/6 -2p/3 -p/2 -p/3 -p/6 0 p/6 p/3 p/2 2p/3 5p/6 p
x - 3 x - 3
y = cos x -1 -.87 -.5 0 -.5 .87 1 .87 .5 0 -.5 -.87 -1
We prepare a table for different values of x and y satisfy the equation y = x + 3 and x ≠ 3.
X -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 2.9 3 3.1 4
Y 0 1 2 3 4 5 5.9 6 6.1 7

Plot the points (x, y) and joining these points we get

the graph of the function which is a straight line except the
point (3, 6).
The graph is shown in the figure. This is a broken

straight line with a break at the point (3, 6).
1.7.7 Graphical Solution of the Equations
(i) cos x = x (ii) sin x = x (iii) tan x = x

We solve the equation cos x = x and leave the other two equations as an exercise for The graph shows that the equations y = x and y = cos x intersect at only where
the students.
43
x= p radian = 0.73
180
Solution: To find the solution of the equation cos x = x,
we draw the graphs of the two functions  43 
y = x and y = cos x : -p 7 x 7 p Check: cos  p  = cos 43o = 0.73
 180 
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Note: Since the scales along the two axes are different so the line y = x is not equally
inclined to both the axes.
EXERCISE 1.5
1. Draw the graphs of the following equations
x2 y2
(i) x + y = 9
2 2
(ii) + =1
16 4
(iii) y = e2x (iv) y = 3x

2. Graph the curves that has the parametric equations given below
(i) x = t , y = t2 , -3 7 t 7 3 where “t” is a parameter
(ii) x = t -1 , y = 2t -1, -1 < t < 5 where “t” is a parameter
(iii) x = sec q , y = tan q where “q” is a parameter
3. Draw the graphs of the functions defined below and find whether they are continuous.
 x - 1 if x < 3
(i) y=
2x + 1 if x ≥ 3
x2 - 4
(ii) y= x ≠ 2
x-2
x + 3 if x ≠ 3
(iii) y=
 2 if x = 3
x 2 - 16
(iv) y= x ≠ 4
x-4
4. Find the graphical solution of the following equations:
(i) x = sin 2 x
x
(ii) = cos x
2

(iii) 2 x = tan x
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1 FUNCTIONS AND LIMITS

Animation 1.1: Function Machine

1.1.3 Notation and Value of a Function

1.1.1 Concept of Function

Solution: f(x) = x3 - 2x2 + 4x - 1

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1 2 4 Explanation is given in the figure.

Example 2: Let f(x) = x2. Find the domain and range of f.

Solution: f(x) is defined for every real number x.

x Method to draw the graph:

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(i) Polynomial Function

1.2 TYPES OF FUNCTIONS (v) Rational Function

(i) y = sin x, Domain = R, Range -1 7 y 7 1. 1.2.6 Hyperbolic Functions

1.2.10 Even Function and e x + e- x (2)

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3. Express the following:

Example 3: Determine whether the following functions are even or odd.

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9. Determine whether the given function f is even or odd. Solution:

Solution: We see that f is not defined when x < 1.

1.4.4 Concept of Limit of a Function

1.4.1 Meaning of the Phrase “x approaches zero”

Suppose a variable x assumes in succession a series of values as

1, 1 , 1 , 1 , 1 ,... i.e., 1, 1 , 1 , 1 , 1 , ... , 1 ,...

For example, Lim ( x - 5 ) = Lim x - Lim 5 = 3 - 5 = - 2

Lim  f ( x ) g ( x )  =  Lim f ( x )   Lim g ( x )  = LM

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Example : If P(x) = anxn + an-1 x n-1

xn - an (x - a ) ( ax n-1 + ax n-2 a 2 x n-3 + . . . . + a n-1 ) 1

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Put a = e in (1), we have 1.5.7 The Sandwitch Theorem

Solution: (a) Observe the resemblance of the limit with BC

2 Area of DOAB < Area of sector OAB < Area of DOAD

1 (i) Lim 1 +  (ii) Lim 1 +  (iii) Lim 1 - 

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Example 1: Determine whether Lim f ( x) and Lim f ( x) exist, when

(i) The Left Hand Limit Since Lim- f ( x) ≠ Lim+ f ( x)

(ii) The Right Hand Limit

(b) Discontinuous Function

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It is noted that there is no break in the graph. (See figure (i))

Example 3: For f (x) = 3x2 - 5x + 4, discuss continuity of f at x = 1 x - 1 , if x < 3

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2. Discuss the continuity of f(x) at x = c: 1.7 Graphs

1.7.2 Graph of the Exponential Function f(x) = ex

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x -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 1.7.5 Graphs of Implicit Functions

1.7.4 Graphs of Natural Logarithmic

Solution: For the choice of t in [-2, 2], we prepare a table for

1.7.6 Graphs of Discontinuous Functions

1.7.5 Graph of parametric Equations

(a) Graph the curve that has the parametric equations

Plot the points (x, y) and joining these points we get

The graph is shown in the figure. This is a broken

1.7.7 Graphical Solution of the Equations

(i) cos x = x (ii) sin x = x (iii) tan x = x

1. Draw the graphs of the following equations