Introduction to Limits

1. In your own words explain each of the following:

𝑙𝑖𝑚− 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝐿
𝑥→𝑎

𝑙𝑖𝑚 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝐿
𝑥→𝑎+

2. A limit exists if...

a.

b.

And we write it as _________________.

Complete when you have finished the Desmos activity.

Answer the following questions related to this graph.

1. 𝑙𝑖𝑚− 𝑓(𝑥)=_____________.
𝑥→1

2. The limit of f(x) as x approaches 1 from the right is ______________

Rewrite question 2 using limit notation: _____________

3. The value of f(x) when x=1 is _____________

Rewrite question 3 using limit notation: ____________

4. Does the limit at x=1 exist? Explain.