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Descriptive Title: BASIC CALCULUS

Module 1.2
Applying the Limit Law in Computing the Limit of Various Algebraic (Polynomial,
Rational, and Radical)

I. Course Outcome : CO1. Formulate and solve accurately real-life problems

involving continuity of functions
II. Learning Outcome/s : LO 1.2 Apply the limit law in computing the limit of various
algebraic (polynomial, rational, and radical).
III. Time Frame : 3 Hours
IV. Introduction/Outline :
In this module, you will apply the limit law in computing the limit of various algebraic
(polynomial, rational, and radical)

Below are key concepts for reading. Details of these concepts are discussed further in the
hand-outs attached herein.

Evaluating Limits

The Limit Laws

Theorem 1 – Basic Limit Laws

lim 𝑎 = 𝑎 lim 𝑥 = 𝑐 lim 𝑎𝑥 = 𝑎𝑐 lim 𝑥 𝑛 = 𝑐 𝑛

𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐

where a and c are real numbers and n is an integer.

Theorem 2 – Limit of a Constant Multiple

If a is any constant and lim 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝐿, then

𝑥→𝑐

lim 𝑎𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑎 lim 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝐿.

𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐
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Theorem 3 – Limit of a Sum and Difference

If lim 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝐿 and lim 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑀, then

𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐

 lim(𝑓(𝑥 ) + 𝑔(𝑥 )) = lim 𝑓(𝑥 ) + lim 𝑔(𝑥 ) = 𝐿 + 𝑀

𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐
 lim(𝑓(𝑥 ) − 𝑔(𝑥 )) = lim 𝑓(𝑥 ) − lim 𝑔(𝑥 ) = 𝐿 − 𝑀
𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐

Note: These formulas may be extended to more than two functions.

Theorem 4 – Limit of a Product

If lim 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝐿 and lim 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑀, then

𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐

lim(𝑓(𝑥)𝑔(𝑥)) = (lim 𝑓 (𝑥 )) (lim 𝑔(𝑥 )) = 𝐿𝑀.

𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐

Note: This may be extended to more than two functions.

Theorem 5 – Limit of a Quotient

If lim 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝐿 and lim 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑀, then

𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐

𝑓(𝑥) lim 𝑓(𝑥) 𝐿

lim 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥→𝑐 = .
𝑥→𝑐 lim 𝑔(𝑥) 𝑀
𝑥→𝑐

where M ≠ 0.

Theorem 6 – Limit of a Power

If n is any positive integer and lim 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝐿, then

𝑥→𝑐

𝑛 𝑛
lim(𝑓(𝑥)) = (lim 𝑓(𝑥 )) = (𝐿)𝑛 .
𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐

Theorem 7 – Limit of a Radical

If n is any positive integer and lim 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝐿, then

𝑥→𝑐

𝑛
lim 𝑛√𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑛√lim 𝑓(𝑥) = √𝐿.
𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐

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 Limits of Algebraic Functions

Theorem 8 – Limit of a Polynomial Function

For a polynomial function f in terms of x,

lim 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑓(𝑐)
𝑥→𝑐

Where c is any real number.

Theorem 9 – Limit of a Rational Function

For a rational function f in terms of x,

𝑝(𝑥) 𝑝(𝑐)
lim 𝑓(𝑥) = lim =
𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐 𝑞(𝑥) 𝑞(𝑐)
where c is any real number and q(c) ≠ 0.

Theorem 10 – Limit of a Radical Function

For a radical function f in terms of x

lim 𝑓(𝑥 ) = lim 𝑛√𝑝(𝑥) = 𝑛√lim 𝑝(𝑥)
𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐 𝑥→𝑐

where c is any real number, n is a positive integer, and p(c) > 0 if n is even.

V. Learning Materials : 1. A. Hand-outs (print copy)

B. Word-file Document (soft copy)
Filename 1: The Limit Laws.docx
2. Writing Materials: Pen, paper, and activity notebook
VI. Supplementary
Learning Resources : A. Books
1. Basic Calculus for Senior High School
2. Basic Calculus
VII. Learning Activities : 1. Home-based Activities
1.1 Read through the hand-outs.
1.2 Do the given Activities
VIII. Equipment : None
IX. Student Feedback : Your feedback is important. Please don’t leave this blank. This
portion will allow us to evaluate how this module is going. Your
feedback will help improve this module for future revision.

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1. Which part of this module did you find interesting? Why?

2. Which part of this module did you consider challenging? Why?

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