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Calculus BC Module 1 DBA

Be sure to show and explain all work.

Use concepts learned in this module to complete this problem set: determine limits algebraically, using graphs, and
considering tables of data values; apply conditions of continuity; use of the Intermediate Value Theorem.

1. Determine each limit using the method indicated: x
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a. Using a table: lim!→!
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f(x)


!!! 9 points
b. Algebraically: lim!→!
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x +1 −1
lim
c. Algebraically: x →0 x






2. Non-calculator: Sketch the graph of f(x) and identify any values of c for which lim!→! 𝑓(𝑥) does not exist. Explain.
𝑥! ,𝑥 ≤ 2
8 points
𝑓 𝑥 = 8 − 2𝑥 , 2 < 𝑥 < 4
4 ,𝑥 ≥ 4












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3. Evaluate the difference quotient, lim∆!→! , for f(x) = 3x2 + 7x + 5.
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4. Non-calculator: Find a nonzero value for the constant k that makes f(x) continuous at x = 0:
8 points
⎧ tan kx x<0
⎪
f (x) = ⎨ x for
⎪3x + 2k 2 x≥0
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5. Non-calculator: Consider a circle with a radius of k. Explain and show why there must be a square that has a
diagonal with a length between k and 2k and an area that is half the area of the circle.
8 points













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6. Use your graphing calculator to graph 𝑓 𝑥 = 𝑥 + . Sketch its graph on your paper. 9 points
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a. At what point, c, is there a point of discontinuity? What kind of discontinuity? Why?



b. Use a table to determine the limit of f(x) as x approaches c (the ‘c’ that you determined in part i). What is
the limit as 𝑥 → 𝑐 ? Provide a table of values that you have used to answer this.

x

f(x)


c. Now show analytically that the limit as x approaches c is that which you found in part ii.