In general, the limit exists for a function if the left and the right limits approach the same

number. This is
y
regardless
 of whether the value of f(x) at the limit is equivalent to the limit or exists at all at that point.

1, x  2

f ( x) =
0, x = 2

Answer: lim f ( x) =
x →2
x

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Limits that Do Not Exist

y
1) The __________ and ___________ limits are different.
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−

|x|
lim =
x →0 x
x

− − −   

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 y
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2) Unbounded Behavior 

 y


 
1
 lim =  lim
1
=
x →0 x2 x →0 x3 x
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− − − − − −      
 −
x
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− − − − −      
− −

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3) Oscillating Behavior *Exception to Oscillating Behavior
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−
y
y

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x x

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1 1
lim sin = lim x sin =
x →0 x x →0 x
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