Lesson 3 Theorems On Limits of Functions
Lesson 3 Theorems On Limits of Functions
ON LIMITS OF FUNCTIONS
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Theorem 1: Constant Rule
Where C is a constant
Examples:
1.
2.
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For any number a:
Theorem 2: Identity Rule
Examples:
1.
2.
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Theorem 3: Constant Multiple Rule
Suppose
Then:
where k is a constant
Examples:
2.
=43 =7
= 12 =
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Theorem 4: Sum/Difference Rule
Suppose and
Then:
or
Example:
=3
= (3
=3+5
=8
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Example:
2.
=2
= (2
= -6 - 6
= -12
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Theorem 5: Product Rule
Suppose and
Then:
Example:
=2
=2
=2
=2
= 14
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Example:
2.
=4
=4
=4
=4
= 92
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Theorem 6: Quotient Rule
Suppose and
Then:
Example:
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Example:
2.
=
=
=
=
=
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Theorem 7: Power Rule
Example:
1.
=
=2•2•2
=8
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Example:
2.
=
= 3) +1
=9 – 6 + 1
=4
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Theorem 8: Root Rule
Example:
=
2.
=
=3 =4
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Example:
=
=
=
=
=3
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THEOREMS
ON LIMITS OF FUNCTIONS
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