Pre-Calculus 120 B : Limits Test Score = _____ / 32

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L1: Determine the limit of a function at a point both graphically and analytically.
L2: Explore and analyze left and right hand limits as x approaches a certain value using correct notation.
L3: Analyze the continuity of a function.
L4: Explore limits which involve infinity.

Instructions: Show all relevant work in the space provided. Failure to do so will result in deductions.

1) Use the graph to evaluate the following: (4 pts)

a) lim f(x) b) lim f(x) c) lim f(x) d) lim f(x)

x - x -6 x -1- x -1+

e) f(-1) f) lim f(x) g) f(2) h) lim f(x)

x 2 x

2) Match the graphs to the corresponding equation and then determine for each: lim f(x) (4 pts)
2

Find the limit. (13 pts)

x-2
3) lim
x 2 1 1
-
x 2 4

x-3
4) lim
3 x+1-2
 1 7x3 - 3x2 + 3x
5) lim + +6
4x -x3 - 2x + 5

3x3 + 2x2
6) lim
x - x - 7x2

x
7) lim -
x -2- x+2

For the piecewise function below, use one-sided limits to solve for the indicated limits. Find any values of x where f(x)
is discontinuous and state the type of discontinuity. (6 pts)
1 - x 2, x 0
8) f(x) = x + 1, 0<x<1
3, x=1
x - 1 2 + 2, x > 1

lim f(x) , lim f(x)

x 0 x 1

For the piecewise function below:

A) Solve for lim f(x). Show all the steps.
6
B) Find the value of k such that f(x) is continuous.
x2 - 5x - 6
9) f(x) = , x 6
x-6
3k + 2, x=6

Provide an appropriate response. (2 pts)

10) A function y = f(x) is continuous on [-4, 1]. It is known to be positive at x = -4 and negative at x = 1. What, if
anything, does this indicate about the equation f(x) = 0? Draw a graph if necessary.