Computing calculus limits often involves using an algebraic trick. In this post we’ll look at the example of a ratio of two polynomials. In this case you’ll want to factor the polynomials so that you can eliminate one of the troubling terms. Here’s an example:
If you just set x = 2, you get 0/0. However [...]
Posted on February 7th, 2010 by AdamP
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In first semester calculus, students often find limits confusing because when you substitute the value x is supposed to approach, you get nonsense like 0/0 or infinity. There is, however, an approach that can get calculus limits simplified into expressions where all you have to do is plug in the value of x given to [...]
Posted on August 27th, 2009 by admin
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September is around the corner and that means calculus students the world over are getting ready to tackle limits! For many students, computing limits is their first introduction to the more grown up world of calculus, as compared to the way they’ve been doing math so far. Limits seem mysterious and you may even think [...]
Posted on September 29th, 2008 by admin
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