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What does the Squeeze Theorem state?

If f(x)g(x)h(x)f(x) \le g(x) \le h(x) for all x near a, and limxaf(x)=limxah(x)=L\lim_{x \to a} f(x) = \lim_{x \to a} h(x) = L, then limxag(x)=L\lim_{x \to a} g(x) = L.

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What does the Squeeze Theorem state?

If f(x)g(x)h(x)f(x) \le g(x) \le h(x) for all x near a, and limxaf(x)=limxah(x)=L\lim_{x \to a} f(x) = \lim_{x \to a} h(x) = L, then limxag(x)=L\lim_{x \to a} g(x) = L.

What does the Intermediate Value Theorem state?

If f is continuous on [a, b], then for any value N between f(a) and f(b), there exists a c in (a, b) such that f(c) = N.

What does the Extreme Value Theorem state?

If f is continuous on a closed interval [a, b], then f has both a maximum and a minimum value on that interval.

What does L'Hôpital's Rule state?

If limxcf(x)=0\lim_{x \to c} f(x) = 0 and limxcg(x)=0\lim_{x \to c} g(x) = 0 (or both approach infinity), and if f(x)f'(x) and g(x)g'(x) exist, then limxcf(x)g(x)=limxcf(x)g(x)\lim_{x \to c} \frac{f(x)}{g(x)} = \lim_{x \to c} \frac{f'(x)}{g'(x)}.

How can the Squeeze Theorem be used to find limits?

If you can bound a function between two other functions that have the same limit, then the function in the middle must also have the same limit.

How is the Intermediate Value Theorem used?

To show that a continuous function takes on a specific value within a given interval.

How is the Extreme Value Theorem used?

To guarantee the existence of maximum and minimum values for a continuous function on a closed interval.

When can L'Hopital's Rule be applied?

When evaluating limits that result in indeterminate forms such as 0/0 or ∞/∞.

What is the Constant Multiple Rule for Limits?

The limit of a constant times a function is the constant times the limit of the function: limxc[kf(x)]=klimxcf(x)\lim_{x \to c} [k \cdot f(x)] = k \cdot \lim_{x \to c} f(x)

What is the Sum/Difference Rule for Limits?

The limit of a sum (or difference) is the sum (or difference) of the limits: limxc[f(x)±g(x)]=limxcf(x)±limxcg(x)\lim_{x \to c} [f(x) \pm g(x)] = \lim_{x \to c} f(x) \pm \lim_{x \to c} g(x)

Sum Limit Law Formula

limxc[f(x)+g(x)]=limxcf(x)+limxcg(x)\lim_{x \to c} [f(x) + g(x)] = \lim_{x \to c} f(x) + \lim_{x \to c} g(x)

Difference Limit Law Formula

limxc[f(x)g(x)]=limxcf(x)limxcg(x)\lim_{x \to c} [f(x) - g(x)] = \lim_{x \to c} f(x) - \lim_{x \to c} g(x)

Product Limit Law Formula

limxc[f(x)g(x)]=limxcf(x)limxcg(x)\lim_{x \to c} [f(x) \cdot g(x)] = \lim_{x \to c} f(x) \cdot \lim_{x \to c} g(x)

Quotient Limit Law Formula

limxcf(x)g(x)=limxcf(x)limxcg(x)\lim_{x \to c} \frac{f(x)}{g(x)} = \frac{\lim_{x \to c} f(x)}{\lim_{x \to c} g(x)}, provided limxcg(x)0\lim_{x \to c} g(x) \neq 0

L'Hôpital's Rule Formula

If limxcf(x)=0\lim_{x \to c} f(x) = 0 and limxcg(x)=0\lim_{x \to c} g(x) = 0, then limxcf(x)g(x)=limxcf(x)g(x)\lim_{x \to c} \frac{f(x)}{g(x)} = \lim_{x \to c} \frac{f'(x)}{g'(x)}

Constant Multiple Limit Law

limxc[kf(x)]=klimxcf(x)\lim_{x \to c} [k \cdot f(x)] = k \cdot \lim_{x \to c} f(x)

Power Limit Law

limxc[f(x)]n=[limxcf(x)]n\lim_{x \to c} [f(x)]^n = [\lim_{x \to c} f(x)]^n

Limit of a Constant

limxck=k\lim_{x \to c} k = k

Limit of x

limxcx=c\lim_{x \to c} x = c

Squeeze Theorem Formula

If f(x)g(x)h(x)f(x) \leq g(x) \leq h(x) for all x near c, and limxcf(x)=L=limxch(x)\lim_{x \to c} f(x) = L = \lim_{x \to c} h(x), then limxcg(x)=L\lim_{x \to c} g(x) = L.

What are the differences between direct substitution and algebraic manipulation for finding limits?

Direct Substitution: Plug in the value directly. | Algebraic Manipulation: Simplify the expression before plugging in the value (factoring, conjugates, etc.).

What are the differences between using a graph and a table to find limits?

Graph: Visual representation of the function's behavior. | Table: Numerical representation of the function's values.

What are the differences between L'Hôpital's Rule and the Squeeze Theorem?

L'Hôpital's Rule: Used for indeterminate forms by taking derivatives. | Squeeze Theorem: Used to find limits by bounding a function between two others.

What are the differences between one-sided limits and two-sided limits?

One-sided limits: Approach from either the left or the right. | Two-sided limits: Approach from both sides, and both must agree for the limit to exist.

What are the differences between a limit existing and a function being continuous at a point?

Limit exists: The function approaches a value. | Continuous: The limit exists, the function is defined, and they are equal.

What are the differences between removable and non-removable discontinuities?

Removable: Can be 'fixed' by redefining the function at a single point. | Non-removable: Cannot be fixed (e.g., jump, asymptote).

What are the differences between finding limits at finite values and finding limits at infinity?

Finite values: Focus on the function's behavior near a specific point. | Infinity: Focus on the function's end behavior as x grows without bound.

What are the differences between using limit laws and algebraic manipulation?

Limit Laws: Apply basic properties of limits (sum, product, etc.). | Algebraic Manipulation: Transform the expression to simplify it before applying limit laws.

What are the differences between indeterminate forms 0/0 and ∞/∞?

0/0: Both numerator and denominator approach zero. | ∞/∞: Both numerator and denominator approach infinity.

What are the differences between using conjugates and factoring when simplifying limits?

Conjugates: Used for expressions with radicals. | Factoring: Used for polynomial expressions.