Limits of Algebraic

Functions

Basic Calculus
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Whenever you throw a
ball upward, what do you
notice? Due to gravity,
any object thrown
vertically upward, after
reaching a maximum
height, will go back
down.

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 The function that represents the height of
the ball after some time is an example of an
algebraic function, specifically, a polynomial
function.

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 Learning Competency
At the end of the lesson, you should be able to do the following:

Apply the limit laws in evaluating the limit of

algebraic functions (STEM_BC11LC-IIIa-4).

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 Algebraic Functions

Algebraic functions are functions that can be expressed

using the operations addition, subtraction, multiplication,
division, and raising to a fractional power. In this lesson,
limits of three kinds of algebraic functions will be
discussed. These are polynomial, rational, and radical
functions.

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 Limit of a Polynomial Function

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 Limit of a Polynomial Function

Sum Law
   

   

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 Limit of a Polynomial Function

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 Limit of a Rational Function

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 Limit of a Rational Function

 
Quotient Law

Sum and Difference Law

Limit of a Constant Function

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 Limit of a Rational Function

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 Limit of a Rational Function

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 Limit of a Rational Function

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 Limit of a Rational Function

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 Limit of a Rational Function

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 Limit of a Rational Function

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 Limit of a Rational Function

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 Limit of a Rational Function

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 Limit of a Radical Function

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 Limit of a Radical Function

   
Root Law

   
Sum Law

  Constant Multiple Law, Limit of a Constant

Function, Limit of an Identity Function
 

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 Limit of a Radical Function

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 Key Formulas

Concept Formula Description

Use this formula to

Limit of a
find the limit of
Polynomial Function
polynomial functions.

Limit of a Rational
Function

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 Key Formulas

Concept Formula Description

Limit of a Radical
Function

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