Evaluating Limits: Answers to 100% Correctness Given

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In summary: find lim [f(1+h)−f(1)] / hh→ 0 = [(25)/(2(1+h)+3)] - [(25)/(2(1)+3)] / h= [(25)/(2+2h+3)] - [(25)/(5)] / h= [(25)/(5+2h)] - [(25)/(5)] / h= (25-25-10h) / (5+2h) / h= -10 / (5+2h) / h= -2 / (5+2h)
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I have been given a series of limits to evaluate, where I can only know if I got 100% of them correct or not, as opposed to individually. So, I'm not sure which I have made a mistake on, so I will post all the limits and my work. Thanks

A)
lim x/|x|
x→ 0

limit does not exist

B)
lim [(x^2)-1]/(x-1)
x→ −1

=(1-1) / (-1-1) = 0/-2 = 0

c)
lim [(x^2)+4x−5]/[(x^2)+x−2]
x→ 1

= (x+5)(x-1)/(x+2)(x-1) = (x+5)/(x+2) = 6/3 = 2

d)
lim |x|
x→ 0

= 0

e)

lim [(2t^2)−3t−2]/[(t^2)+t−6]
t→ 2

= (2t+1)(t-2) / (t+3)(t-2) = (2t+1)/(t+3) = 5/5 = 1

f)

lim[(x^2)−2x+1]/[(x^2)−1]
x→ 1

= (x-1)(x-1) / (x-1)(x+1) = (x-1)/(x+1) = 0/2 = 0

g)
If f(x)=2x−7 find
lim (f(x+h)−f(x)) / h
h→ 0

=2(x+h)-7 - (2x-7) / h
= 2x + 2h -7 - 2x + 7 / h
= 2h / h = 2

h)
If f(x)=(2(x^2)+3x+5) find
lim (f(h)−f(0) )/ h
h→ 0

=2(h^2) + 3h +5 -5 / h
=h(2h+3) / h
=2h+3 = 3


i)
If f(x)=(−25) / (2x+3)
find

lim [f(1+h)−f(1)] / h
h→ 0

= (25/ 2(1+h) +3) - (25/ 2(1) + 3) /h
= (25/ 5+2h) - (5) / h
= (25/ 5+2h) - (5(5+2h))/(5+2h) /h
= (25-25-10h)/(5+2h) /h
= -10 / 5+2h
= -2

j)
lim [(x^2)+h] / [x+(h^2)]
h→ 0

= (x^2) / x
= x



Thanks
 
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For "i" I got 2 -- Other then that looks good
 
  • #3
I don't see any mistakes except a sign reversal in part i.
 
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oh, that would be the one
why is it positive though

shouldnt it be subracting 25 and 10h?
i must be missing something

thanks
 
  • #5
You said the function was f(x)=(−25) / (2x+3)".

In your calculation, you dropped the "-" from -25 !
 
  • #6
f(x)=(−25) / (2x+3)

You solved for

If f(x)=(25) / (2x+3)
 

FAQ: Evaluating Limits: Answers to 100% Correctness Given

What is the concept of evaluating limits?

Evaluating limits is a mathematical process used to determine the behavior of a function as the input value approaches a specific point. It is used to find the exact value of a function at a certain point or to analyze the behavior of a function as it approaches that point.

What are the different methods of evaluating limits?

There are several methods for evaluating limits, including direct substitution, factoring, rationalizing, and using special trigonometric identities. Other methods include using the squeeze theorem, L'Hopital's rule, and the limit laws.

How do I know if a limit exists?

A limit exists if the value of the function approaches a single value as the input value gets closer and closer to the point in question. This can be determined by evaluating the function at values approaching the point from both sides and checking if the results are the same.

Can a limit be evaluated at a discontinuity?

No, a limit cannot be evaluated at a point where the function is not defined or has a discontinuity. In these cases, the limit does not exist as the function does not approach a single value at that point.

How can evaluating limits be useful in real-world applications?

Evaluating limits can be used in various fields, such as physics, engineering, and economics, to model and predict real-world phenomena. For example, limits can be used to determine the maximum speed of a moving object or the maximum profit for a business. They can also be used to analyze the stability of a system or the efficiency of a process.

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