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AP Calc Notes - Sec 1.3 p1

The document discusses the concept of limits at infinity and the end behavior of functions in AP Calculus. It emphasizes how the behavior of polynomial functions is determined by their degree and provides examples of limits for rational functions, as well as trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions as x approaches ±∞. The content is structured to help students understand how to analyze the limits and end behavior of various types of functions.

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AP Calc Notes - Sec 1.3 p1

The document discusses the concept of limits at infinity and the end behavior of functions in AP Calculus. It emphasizes how the behavior of polynomial functions is determined by their degree and provides examples of limits for rational functions, as well as trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions as x approaches ±∞. The content is structured to help students understand how to analyze the limits and end behavior of various types of functions.

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AP Calc ­ Lessons ­ Sec 1­3 p1.

notebook August 21, 2024

AP Calculus ­ Sec 1­3: Limits at Infinity


End Behavior of a Function

As x is allowed to approach +∞ or ­∞ we can investigate what is


called the end behavior of the function
­meaning what the values of the function do as x increases or
decreases without bound.

For example:

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Does anyone recognize these?

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Consider the following limits, where n is a positive integer:

Remembering that the behavior of a polynomial function is


determined by the degree of the polynomial, we understand
that the limits approaching +∞ and ­∞ for a polynomial
function will also be determined by the degree.

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Example #6: pg. 92

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Limits of Rational Functions as x ⇒±∞

Example #7 pg. 92

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Example #8a pg. 93

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Example #8b pg. 93

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Limits involving radicals


Example:

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Example #10a pg. 94

a)

b)

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Example #11a pg. 95

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End Behavior of Trigonometric, Exponential,


and Logarithmic Functions

Consider the trigonometric functions. What would you say


about the limits of these functions as x approaches ±∞ ?

Consider the exponential functions. What would you say about


the limits of these functions as x approaches ±∞ ?

Consider the logarithmic functions. What would you say about


the limits of these functions as x approaches ±∞ ?

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